Manuka Resources Limited – Wonawinta Silver Project | Cobar, NSW

Manuka Resources Limited is an ASX-listed resources company involved in exploration, mine development and mining operations. The Company has gold and silver assets in the Cobar Basin in central western New South Wales, including the Wonawinta Silver Project and Mt Boppy Gold Mine which historically has been one of NSW’s richest gold mines.

The Wonawinta Silver Project is located approximately 100 kilometres south of Cobar, NSW. The processing facility incorporates crushing, screening, grinding, leaching, adsorption and elution circuits, with a designed processing capacity exceeding 1.2 million tonnes per annum.

The Company is focused on establishing a protected, reliable and efficient operation, supported by an experienced maintenance team committed to achieving high plant availability and operational performance.

The operation is supported by an established on-site accommodation camp, with employees working on a Drive-In/Drive-Out (DIDO) basis.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Laboratory Technician who has laboratory experience in mineral processing or other similar operations.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the candidate will undertake day-to-day laboratory operations, including sample preparation, analysis, recording and reporting of data and maintaining a clean and organised laboratory environment. The key responsibilities will include:

- Sample preparation and basic laboratory tasks.

- Testing and analysis of geology,



processing and environmental samples.

- Process water analysis.

- Maintaining a clean laboratory and sample preparation equipment.

- Accurately record results and enter data into laboratory systems.

- Completing QA/QC checks under guidance.

- Maintaining laboratory consumables and general housekeeping of the lab.

Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:

- Previous mining laboratory or similar laboratory experience.

- Current Australian Driver's Licence.

- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

- Positive attitude and reliable work ethic.

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office/Excel).

- Good communication skills.

- Strong math skills.

- Versatile and open to learning new processes and procedures.

Positions at the Wonawinta Silver Project Offer:

- Very attractive wages based on skills and experience.

- DIDO Travel Allowance.

- Production Bonus.

- 5 weeks annual leave.

- Free accommodation and meals.

- Great work environment.

- Supportive and positive workplace and camp.

- Involvement in a developing mining operation.

- Long-term employment opportunities.

Should you not have been contacted by the Company, we regret to advise that your application has been unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in this position and regret that we could not have assisted you further on this occasion. We will keep your details on file for future employment opportunities that arise.

📌 Laboratory Technician (Cobar)
🏢 Manuka Resources
📍 Cobar