Laboratory Technician – Mining, FIFO/DIDO, Growth & Benefits

South32 Group Operations Pty; McKinlay Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share plans

Additional annual leave

Extra superannuation contributions

7/7 day/night roster

FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane

DIDO from Mount Isa

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform sample preparation, analysis and reporting across production streams at our Queensland site. The role supports safe operations and QA/QC in a mining environment.

This permanent full-time position offers a 7/7 day/night roster with FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from Mount Isa, share plans and potential extra superannuation contributions, plus onsite facilities and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, mining or production laboratory.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures.
• Ability to follow Safe Work Instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sample preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Review and maintain SOPs and SWIs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Manage reagents, consumables, and overheads.
• Contribute to QA/QC remediation for out-of-spec results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mining laboratory experience

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Forklift license

Driver's license

Education

Trade certification preferred

Relevant coursework in lab techniques

Tools

WD-XRF

ICP-OES

ISE

Fusion units

Lab-scale comminution

Job description

South32 Group Operations Pty is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform sample preparation, analysis and reporting across production streams at our Queensland site. The role supports safe operations and QA/QC in a mining environment.

This permanent full-time position offers a 7/7 day/night roster with FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from Mount Isa, share plans and potential extra superannuation contributions, plus onsite facilities and a strong safety culture.