LABORATORY MANAGER I MACKAY

Bureau Veritas · Mackay QLD 4740 · Full time
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LABORATORY MANAGER I MACKAY

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Manage laboratory operations to meet customer expectations
  • Conduct training and ensure safety and quality standards
  • Supervise and lead a team to achieve production targets

About Bureau Veritas: 

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. 

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects. 

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities. 

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.  

Fuels

Bureau Veritas provides high quality data to accurately assess the quantity and quality of a wide range of commodities as they move through global supply chains​

Providing inspections and laboratory testing services ​for all Oil & Petrochemicals as well as coal.

The Role:

We are seeking applicants for the position of a Laboratory Manager. The position will be working closely with the Sample Prep Manager to manage the operation, ensuring that the business performs at an optimal level to exceed in meeting our customers’ expectations.

In the role you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Conduct HS&E training and toolbox talks as required
  • Coordinate and manage the workflow meeting customers’ expectations
  • Plan, write and deliver training programs for employees, trainees and lower technical levels
  • Perform and supervise a range of routine test work within set guidelines and priorities
  • Be the main liaison with existing clients to ensure client expectations are maintained
  • Supervise and lead a team. 
  • Support and drive the team to achieve daily production targets. 
  • Support and assist in on-the-job training of your team. 
  • Assist in reviewing processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity. 

The Requirements:

To be successful in this position you will have: 

  • A good working knowledge of laboratory procedures & sampling techniques.
  • Understanding and implementation of quality control / assurance procedures.
  • Understanding and implementation of occupational, health, safety and environmental principles and procedures.
  • Ability to manage a large number of staff in the daily operation of a mining laboratory environment.
  • Proactively manage staff in a ‘hands on’ manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize structured competency-based training programs
  • Able to work unsupervised either individually or in a team environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proven organizational skills.
  • LIMS to achieve optimum production output.
  • Ability to prioritize work, in accordance with manager’s general work priority guidelines.
  • Ability to motivate others to achieve desired outcomes.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary of $75, 000 - $85, 0000 and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:  

  • Cultural leave to honour traditions and community 
  • Fantastic Training and Development opportunities 
  • Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform  
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s  
  • Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa 
  • Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal 
  • Superannuation Salary Sacrifice 

A rewarding career   

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development. 

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.   

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.

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Skills

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Environmental principlesLaboratory managementLaboratory proceduresLims (laboratory information management system)Motivational skillsOccupational health and safetyOrganisational skillsQuality controlSampling techniquesSupervisionTeam leadershipTraining program developmentWork under pressure

Perks & benefits

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Cultural leaveDiscounted health insurance with bupaTraining and development opportunities

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