About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra's global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy. Lactalis is the world's leading dairy group, with a presence in 50 countries and a portfolio of well-loved brands including Président, Galbani, Parmalat, Pauls, OAK, Mainland and Western Star. We are committed to delivering high-quality dairy products while fostering innovation, sustainability and excellence across our operations.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team on a part-time basis (0.66 FTE), working 5 days per week, 5 hours per day. Reporting to the Technical Officer, this hands-on role supports our quality assurance and food safety programs through laboratory testing, sample collection and analysis activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in science, food technology, dairy manufacturing or laboratory operations who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contributing to product quality and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

- Collecting milk, product and environmental samples across the site
- Conducting routine laboratory testing and product analysis in accordance with approved methods
- Performing Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) testing and environmental monitoring activities
- Recording, analysing and reporting test results accurately
- Supporting calibration, verification and quality control activities
- Working closely with production and quality teams to uphold food safety and quality standards

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring strong attention to detail,



a commitment to quality and food safety, and the ability to work independently while following established laboratory procedures.

You will ideally have:

- Previous experience in a laboratory, food manufacturing, dairy, quality or science-related environment
- Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy
- Experience following testing methods, procedures and work instructions
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach to work

Desirable qualifications include:

- Certificate, Diploma or tertiary studies in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, Science or a related field
- Experience within food, dairy, laboratory or pharmaceutical industries

What We Offer

- Flexible part-time working hours
- Competitive pay and advantages
- Career development and internal opportunities across a global dairy business
- A supportive, team-focused workplace where your contribution makes a real impact
- Practical experience across dairy manufacturing, quality systems and food safety programs
- A strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability

We believe in you bringing your best and most authentic self to work and we want you to succeed in a way that allows you to win, in every aspect of your life. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, as well as individuals of diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Our team is dedicated to supporting your professional development and personal wellbeing.

Please note that applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

We are politely declining recruitment agency support and approaches for this role.

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