12-Month Contract | $45-$50 per hour + 12% Super

Are you looking to apply your laboratory and analytical skills in a world-class operational environment?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Laboratory Technician to join a leading energy industry laboratory team based at the Longford Gas Plant. This role offers hands-on laboratory experience, exposure to operational testing and analysis, and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced scientific and technical professionals.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader, you will provide analytical and scientific support to onsite operations, offshore assets, and broader business functions. You will play a critical role in ensuring laboratory testing, sampling, reporting, and quality processes are completed accurately and safely. This is an excellent opportunity for a science graduate or experienced laboratory professional seeking to build their career within a large-scale industrial and energy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collect samples from onsite and offsite locations
- Conduct laboratory testing and sample analysis
- Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records and reports
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Perform routine laboratory housekeeping activities
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and integrity standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Work collaboratively with onsite and offshore stakeholders

To be successful, you will have:

- Degree qualification in Science or a related discipline (highly regarded)
- Previous laboratory, testing, quality assurance, or analytical experience
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills




- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Current Driver's Licence (preferred)

What's on Offer?

- 12-month contract with immediate start available
- Competitive hourly rate of $45-$50 per hour + 12% superannuation
- Full-time hours
- Opportunity to work within a leading energy operation
- Exposure to both onshore and occasional offshore activities
- Supportive and collaborative laboratory team
- Valuable experience within a highly regulated, safety-focused environment

Location

This role is based full time at the Longford Gas Plant, Gippsland VIC. Candidates should be comfortable working in a site-based environment, with occasional opportunities to support offshore activities as required.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise .auor and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

Applications close Thursday 13 August 2026.

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📌 Laboratory Technician (Longford)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Longford