Laboratory Technician

Oakey Beef Exports; Oakey; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training & coaching

Flexible working options

Promotion from within

Social events

Diverse employment opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oakey Beef Exports is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for our modern export abattoirs located on the Darling Downs, near Toowoomba. You will work in a NATA-accredited laboratory with on-plant sampling, testing and calibration, combining hands-on technical work with quality assurance and customer service focus.

The role offers training and career progression in a progressive red meat/food industry leader.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NATA standards in meat microbiology.
• Willing to undertake further training in lab techniques.
• Own reliable transport and ability to work a rotating roster including Saturdays.
• Be vaccinated against Q-Fever or willing to participate in the vaccination process.

Responsibilities

• Work in a NATA accredited laboratory with job security and variety.
• Conduct on-plant sampling as well as testing and calibration within the Laboratory.
• Hands-on technical role with a variety of tasks.
• Maintain strong focus on customer service, quality assurance, accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

NATA standards knowledge

Meat microbiology experience

Excellent communication

Job description

We are NH Foods Australia. A global company with a global purpose – to deliver the joy of eating.

An Australian base with global reach, we are leading the way with the production of our premium and iconic beef brands. We operate our head office in Sydney, along with three beef processing facilities, positioned in prime cattle regions on the east coast of Australia. We also own and operate Whyalla Beef, one of Australia’s largest, state-of-the‑art feedlots located in Southern Queensland.

OAKEY BEEF EXPORTS - QLD

You’ll be working at Oakey Beef Exports, one of Australia’s largest beef processing plants. Located on the Darling Downs, just 26km west of Toowoomba, Oakey is a welcoming and family‑friendly town that offers a real country experience and genuine hospitality. With quality education options for all ages and sports facilities including squash, tennis, golf, rugby league, soccer along with pony and pistol clubs, your every sporting desire is covered. Come for a career but stay for the lifestyle!

THE OPPORTUNITY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

We are currently seeking an experienced laboratory technician for our modern export Abattoirs.

Reporting To the Laboratory Manager

This role involves working in a NATA accredited laboratory and offers job security, challenge and variety.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the suitable person to join an expanding progressive red meat / food industry leader, to follow an interesting career path and to further develop their skills in a progressive and ever‑changing environment.

This position is not exclusively Laboratory work and is a hands‑on technical role due to the variety of the tasks you will be conducting. Applicants will be required to conduct on‑plant sampling as well as testing and calibration within the Laboratory.

Preferred applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail are crucial as well as a strong focus on customer service and quality assurance.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, candidates with the following attributes are encouraged to apply:

Knowledge of NATA standards and industry experience in microbiology analysis of meat and meat by‑products will be favourably regarded.

Willing to undertake further training in lab techniques relevant to the red meat industry.

Able to work a rotating weekly roster 4am to Midday,6am to 2pm and 8am to 4pm.

Availability to work some Saturdays if required.

Own reliable transport is essential.

Be vaccinated against the Q‑Fever virus or willing to take part in the vaccination process.

WHY US?

Ways we give back to you.

Level Up:

We support your development by providing structured training and coaching, support networks and paths for career acceleration.

Flexibility:

Our approach to flexible working helps you manage your work‑life balance.

Promote from within:

When there’s opportunities for progression, we’ll promote from our team.

Social Events:

We host events so you can connect and unwind, while adding value to your community.

Variety:

You can choose from a diverse range of employment opportunities.

Employment Assistance Program:

We take your health and happiness seriously, consistently finding new ways to provide an amazing place to work.

Should you join NH Foods Australia? Yes! Help our team bring the joy of eating to millions across the globe.