Company description:

- Lead a dynamic team responsible for sample receival, preparation and laboratory support activities.
- Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration, share allocations, and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
- Permanent, full time role based in Bibra Lake

CSBP Fertilisers - We're here for better growth

As Western Australia's leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.

CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.

As part of this, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory has served the Australian agricultural industry for almost half a century enabling our customers to better understand, manage and optimise nutrient use.

We are one of Australia's leading service providers for soil and plant analysis. We support informed decisions through analysis services that are facts-based, fast and fit for purpose.

CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF).

WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10

Job description:

About the role

We are seeking a Receivals Team Leader to lead our Sample Receivals and Preparation team within our Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Australia's agricultural sector by ensuring the efficient processing and preparation of soil, plant and water samples.

Key responsibilities will include:





- Leading and supervising the Receivals and Sample Preparation team
- Day to day coordination of activities including sorting samples received across the country in a high throughput laboratory, sample registration, sample preparation- crushing, grinding, sieving and washing up of laboratory equipment.
- Recruiting, onboarding and managing seasonal casual employees
- Ensuring safe, efficient and accurate processing of all samples
- Maintaining grinding equipment and managing stock of consumables relevant to the area
- Managing waste disposal and quarantine material handling requirements
- Ensuring procedures and operating standards are followed consistently
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across receivals and preparation processes
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers
- Promoting a strong safety culture and leading by example in workplace safety practices.

About You

To be successful in the role you will bring:

- An understanding of sample preparation processes and laboratory operations
- Experience working within operational, laboratory, manufacturing, agricultural or similar environments
- Proven experience leading and developing teams
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent communication and customer service capabilities
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and quality outcomes
- The flexibility to work additional hours during peak seasonal periods when required.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:





- Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
- Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
- Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is significant to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: Sunday 20th September 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

Agency applications will not be accepted.

📌 Receivals Team Leader (Bibra Lake)
🏢 CSBP
📍 Bibra Lake