Senior Laboratory Technician - Gold Processing Leader

Nqm Gold 2 Pty Ltd; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Senior technical role

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to lead the Processing team at Pajingo Mine in North Queensland. This hands-on role focuses on QA/QC, analysis, and reporting to support CIP/CIL processing and broader mining operations.

You will train Laboratory Technicians, drive continuous improvement, and build cross-department relationships while promoting safety in a demanding environment on a 7/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Lab or sampling industry qualification.
• Experience with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).
• 3+ years' experience in laboratories supporting CIP/CIL gold processing or other mineral processing operations.
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Supervisory qualification (G1, G8, G9).

Responsibilities

• Maintain QA/QC standards across laboratory operations.
• Oversee analytical, pre-analytical, and post-analytical laboratory functions.
• Collect, receive, prepare, label, and analyse mineral samples.
• Maintain laboratory records, reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate assay work with external laboratories.
• Participate in planning, preparation, review, and improvement of laboratory procedures and services.
• Provide technical support and training to Laboratory Technicians.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Build strong working relationships with Processing, Geology, Exploration, and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify hazards and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel/Office

Communication

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Supervisory qualification (G1, G8, G9)

Tools

AAS

Jaw/Boyd Crushers

Sieve Shakers

Job description

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to lead the Processing team at Pajingo Mine in North Queensland. This hands-on role focuses on QA/QC, analysis, and reporting to support CIP/CIL processing and broader mining operations.

You will train Laboratory Technicians, drive continuous improvement, and build cross-department relationships while promoting safety in a demanding environment on a 7/7 roster.