Technician Laboratory

SOUTH32 Limited; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave

14% superannuation

Short-term incentive bonus

Parental leave: 26 weeks/52 weeks

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. invites applications for a Permanent Laboratory Technician at the Worsley Refinery in Western Australia.

The role is 36 hours per week on a 12-hour rotating roster, located near Collie, Bunbury and coastal country living. The technician will conduct laboratory testing to support refinery operations and provide timely data for process control and improvements. Accommodation is not provided; candidates should live within an hour of Collie.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in a technical manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high data accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills with practical solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building across functions.
• Effective communication and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis to support refinery and port decisions.
• Complete quality control activities and help identify process issues.
• Participate in laboratory maintenance to ensure equipment and work areas are reliable.
• Support improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory performance and cost management outcomes.

Skills

Lab experience

Follow procedures

Problem solving

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

TAFE Cert 3 Laboratory Skills

Job description

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Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to becomethe world's leading Alumina producer where our workforcevalue the lifestyle thatWorsley Aluminahas to offer.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on 36 hours per week 12 hour rotating roster. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.

Please note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour's drive of Collie.

As theTechnician Laboratory, you will be responsible for safely conducting laboratory testing and analysis to support refinery operations, providing accurate and timely data that enables effective process monitoring, control and continuous improvement.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis to support operational and technical decision-making across the refinery and port.
• Complete quality control activities and contribute to the identification and resolution of laboratory and process-related issues.
• Participate in laboratory maintenance activities to ensure equipment, systems and work areas remain reliable and fit for purpose.
• Support improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance, efficiency and cost management outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Working in a laboratory for a technical, manufacturing, processing or industrial environment.
• Following procedures and maintaining high levels of accuracy when collecting, analysing and recording data.
• Applying sound problem-solving skills to identify issues and contribute to practical solutions.
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
• Working collaboratively within a team and building positive relationships across operational and technical functions.
• Communicating effectively and demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement and shared goals

Qualifications for this position are:

• TAFE Certificate 3 Laboratory Skills, or equivalent

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 18 September 2026.