Mining Laboratory Manager

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Perth, AU Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description


A multi-national brand is looking for an experienced and dynamic technical laboratory manager with an excellent leadership skillset.

This is a rare opportunity inside a high-performing team with a strong focus on growth, personal and professional development opportunities and work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have an independent, business-owner mindset and an ambition to develop your career nationally or globally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing Day-to-day operations of a single or multiple laboratories
  • Supervising a team of technicians
  • Client relationship management
  • Management of company and site lab KPI's

Please also have a strong technical background:

  • Experience in laboratory work and wet chemical knowledge.
  • Background in ICP OES & MS and AA essential
  • XRF experience would be advantageous
  • Experience in Acid Digest, AAS and gold assay techniques.

This is a site-based role with varied rosters to suit, including 8:6 and 2:1.

This company supports a diverse workforce and we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

About this role

Summary

Manage laboratory operations, supervise technicians, handle client relations, and ensure KPI achievement.

Job title

Mining Laboratory Manager

Experience level

experienced

Industry

mining

Location requirements

On-site in Perth, AU; some flexibility possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

laboratory workwet chemical knowledgeICP OESMSAA

Preferred skills

XRF

Specializations

chemical analysisICP OESMSAAXRF
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Perth WA, Australia

On-site City