Quality Control Assistant

Wescef; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share plan

Annual incentive plan

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Staff discounts across Wesfarmers

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is hiring a Quality Control Assistant for our Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory in Bibra Lake, WA. You will uphold quality standards, assist in delivering excellent customer service, and support laboratory operations during peak periods.

The role involves hands-on lab work, reviewing results, and ensuring compliance with the Lab’s Quality Management System. A relevant science qualification and strong Excel/LIMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Applied Science or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Experience in a wet chemistry laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence in reviewing results.

Responsibilities

• Review laboratory results against procedures.
• Raise quality issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Liaise with Customer Service to update sample status and delivery times.
• Maintain internal quality control standards library.
• Conduct and participate in audits per the lab schedule and ISO 17025.

Skills

Wet chemistry experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

LIMS

Education

Applied Science degree or Cert IV Laboratory Techniques

Tools

LIMS

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• Join a collaborative team in a state-of-the-art, high-throughput laboratory
• Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration, share allocations, and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Permanent, full time role based in Bibra Lake

CSBP Fertilisers – We’re here for better growth

As Western Australia’s leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.

CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.

As part of this, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory has served the Australian agricultural industry for almost half a century enabling our customers to better understand, manage and optimise nutrient use.

We are one of Australia’s leading service providers for soil and plant analysis. We support informed decisions through analysis services that are facts-based, fast and fit for purpose.

CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF).

WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10.

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Control Assistant to uphold quality standards in line with the Lab’s Quality Management System and to assist in delivering excellent customer service in our state of the art, high throughput laboratory.

During our seasonal peaks, you’ll support the Quality Control function to ensure laboratory results meet our established quality standards. Outside of peak periods, you’ll work hands-on in the laboratory conducting soil and plant analysis.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Review laboratory results in line with established procedures
• Raise quality issues and assist the laboratory operations team with troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions
• Liaise with customer service team to provide up to date information on sample status and estimated delivery timeframes
• Maintain the lab’s library of internal quality control standards
• Conduct and participate in audits as per the lab’s schedule and in line with ISO 17025

About You

To be successful in the role you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science or Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Experience working in a wet chemistry laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence reviewing laboratory results.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and strong Excel skills.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted todemonstrateyour suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, duediligenceand/or reference checks.