About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification Services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 84,000 employees serving over 400,000 clients and located in 140 countries.

Bureau Veritas Minerals are renowned in Australia, and around the globe, for the quality and breadth of our capabilities across Geoanalytical Testing, Mineral Processing, Mineralogy and Metals & Minerals Trade.

Who you are?

We are seeking applicants for the position of Sample Preparation Assistants, who are excited by the challenges of our business and variety these roles offer.

You will be based at Whyalla, SA whilst in training, which may then progress into some onsite work with our clients, long term.

You will be responsible for preparing mining samples for testing and using specialised equipment. You will be fully trained in the Sample Preparation process of predominantly Ore Samples or be involved in the simulation of minerals production processes, in order to test the properties of mineral samples.

Some of your tasks may be:

• Sorting, weighing, crushing and milling.
• Robotics operation.
• Weighing, digestion and preparation of samples for analysis.
• Follow and adhere to laboratory procedures.
• Undertake tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Meet quality, TATs (Turn Around Times) and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) required for the role.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping.

What will you bring to the role?

• Reliable and ability to work a shift roster.
• Physically fit, prepared to carry out manual tasks and able to lift up to 15 kg sample bags of rocks, sand or ore.
• Sound numerical skills.
• A methodical, well organised approach to your work.
• Have the ability to follow set procedures and good attention to detail.
• Be willing to work as part of a team, with a high focus on quality & safety.

Shift work roster available:

• Monday to Friday during you training period.
• Rotational roster with 12 hour shifts – (5 on and 4 off, then 4 on and 5 off)
• This role will require 24/7 availability and will require you to work day and night shifts

The benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• 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

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 are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.