Mining Lab Technician | FIFO, Growth & Share Plans

South32; Julia Creek; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave: 26 weeks full-paid or

Share plans

Additional superannuation

Additional annual leave up to 4 weeks

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Cannington operation in northwest Queensland. The role covers sample preparation, analysis, and reporting across production, metallurgy, geology and marketing streams to meet standard turnaround times.

It operates on a 7/7 day/night roster with FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from Mount Isa. The candidate will maintain Safe Work Instructions, keep the lab safe and well-equipped, manage reagent stocks, and review QAQC to address any

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but trade certification or relevant educational qualification is highly regarded.
• Forklift license is desirable.
• Current manual Driver's License is required.
• Disciplined and methodical approach with accuracy across routine tasks.
• Collaborative team member who communicates effectively and manages workload.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain Safe Work Instructions and operating Procedures.
• Maintain the Laboratory and its equipment in a safe and reliable state.
• Maintenance of laboratory overheads including reagent preparations and consumables stocks.
• Review QAQC and initiate remedial action for out-of-specification results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Laboratory experience

Base metals context

Education

Trade certification or relevant educational qualification

Tools

WD-XRF

ICP-OES

ISE

Fusion units

Lab prep equipment

Job description

South32 is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Cannington operation in northwest Queensland. The role covers sample preparation, analysis, and reporting across production, metallurgy, geology and marketing streams to meet standard turnaround times.

It operates on a 7/7 day/night roster with FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from Mount Isa. The candidate will maintain Safe Work Instructions, keep the lab safe and well-equipped, manage reagent stocks, and review QAQC to address any