Laboratory Technician | Goonyella Riverside | Bma

Bhp Group; Bowen; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation

Job summary

BHP is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for the Goonyella Riverside Mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. Reporting to the Lead Engineer Processing, the role operates on a 7/7 day/night roster and delivers sampling, data entry and analytical results to the IROC and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have proven laboratory experience in open cut coal mining, a strong safety focus and good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Laboratory Technician is essential.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory in an open cut coal mining environment is highly desirable.
• An unwavering commitment to safety will be demonstrated throughout prior experience.
• Values driven, a positive attitude, energetic and well-developed interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and analysis in line with established processes and procedures.
• Entry and reporting of data to relevant parties, and where necessary recommend corrective actions to the process.
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations.
• Review of established procedures and practices and suggest improvements.
• Enable efficient plant operations through the delivery of analytical results to the IROC and operations teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, health, the community and the environment.
• Resolution of quality issues within shift.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Safety Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Data Entry

Job description

Job Description

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Date: 2 Sept 2026

Job Posting End Date:

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: Queensland

Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is a world‑class business, built on the strengths of BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi. BMA is part of the world's largest diversified resources company managing various mines and a port in Central Queensland.

An opportunity exists at our Goonyella Riverside Mine for an experienced and safety‑focused Laboratory Technician to join the team. Reporting to the Lead Engineer Processing and working a 7/7 day/night roster, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct sampling and analysis programs in line with established processes and procedures
• Entry and reporting of data to relevant parties, and where necessary recommend corrective actions to the process
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations
• Review of established procedures and practices and suggest improvements
• Enable efficient plant operations through the delivery of analytical results to the IROC and operations teams
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, health, the community and the environment
• Resolution of quality issues within shift

About You

• Demonstrated experience as a Laboratory Technician is essential
• Previous experience working in a laboratory in an open cut coal mining environment is highly desirable
• An unwavering commitment to safety and this will be clearly demonstrated throughout your prior experience
• Values driven, a positive attitude, energetic and well‑developed interpersonal skills are essential

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

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