Laboratory Operator – Fixed Plant | FIFO from Perth or Busselton
$51.43 – $55.44 per hour + Super | 12.5 Hour Days
8:6 Days / 7:7 Nights Roster | WA Residents Only

Are you an experienced Laboratory Operator looking for your next opportunity in the Iron Ore industry? Join a diverse and supportive team where your skills and independence will be valued.

We’re currently seeking a Laboratory Operator – Fixed Plant for a 5–6 month assignment with the potential to extend. This is a FIFO role from Perth or Busselton, working on a consistent and well-structured 8:6 (days) / 7:7 (nights) roster.

About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the laboratory and sample stations
• Processing samples using crushers and mills
• Operating furnaces
• Some work within the plant (relatively low-risk tasks)
• Working independently and as part of a diverse, inclusive team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a laboratory setting, ideally with Iron Ore sample processing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Full Australian working rights – WA residents only
• Ability to commit to a 5–6 month contract, with potential for extension
  
  

What’s On Offer

• Hourly rate: $51.43 – $55.44 + Super
• 12.5-hour shifts
• FIFO from Perth or Busselton
• Structured and predictable 8:6 / 7:7 roster
• Opportunity to work in a stable, low-risk environment
• Supportive team culture with strong leadership
  
  

Apply Now
If you're ready to join a great team and bring your lab skills to the Iron Ore sector, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW to submit your application.
Alternatively, call me on (08) 9217 0541 or send your resume to [email protected].

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.