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.

The role:

We have a unique opportunity for a Chemist looking to change your focus. Working with other experienced Chemists and Managers in our laboratory, you will gain great industry exposure, performing routine laboratory analysis along with the electronic reporting of results. Working in a fast turnaround laboratory there is a focus on analytical testing of coal and mineral samples involving chemical and instrumental techniques and troubleshooting.

A knowledge and interest in ICP and XRF analysis in coal and minerals will also be highly desirable as it will give you a great appreciation for the application and importance of the work you undertake.

This role is based in Newcastle, NSW and will require you to live in this location.

As a Chemist, some of your tasks will be, but not limited to:

A couple of years experience working as a Chemist

Experience working with a range of coal and minerals samples involving chemical and instrumental techniques following ISO and ASTM procedures is beneficial

Adhere to manual handling procedures.

Logistics management (equipment and samples)

Comply with the Safety and Quality policies and programs

Data entry and Record keeping

What’s needed?

Ideally you will have previous experience and the following skillsets:

Completion of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry

Knowledge of Laboratory methods associated with the coal industry

Knowledge of NATA and ISO quality systems would be highly regarded.

Safety conscious

Experience in a Laboratory applying chemistry and technical knowledge and use of scientific instrumentation

Good communication skills

The benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $60,000 – $78,000 annually and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development.

Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform

Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s

Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa

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.

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.