Laboratory Operator
Competitive hourly pay range + super paid on all hours worked
5/4/5 roster (Mix of days and nights) | Residential to Wickham, Point Samson or Roebourne
Opportunity working at Rio Tinto at Cape Lambert
About the Chance
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders. Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Laboratory Operator for the Cape Lambert Laboratory team, providing CLAHDO backfill coverage. This is a great opportunity to join a safety-focused team working on site with Rio Tinto. You'll work alongside experienced crews, supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to safe and reliable outcomes.
Reporting to the Supervisor your responsibilities will include:
Collecting, preparing and dispatching plant and shipping samples to required quality standards.
Conducting equipment checks and PMO1 inspections, and raising defect notifications as required.
Maintaining and monitoring sample stations to ensure operational readiness.
Managing laboratory consumables.
Accurately recording data and communicating progress to supervisors.
Collaborating with supervisors,



technicians and team members to support safe and efficient operations.
About You
Previous experience in a laboratory, fixed plant or mining environment.
Basic computer literacy.
Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset.
Hold a C class drivers license
Forklift licence (desirable)
Experience with systems such as STARLIMS, SAP, Paperless Maintainer, FDMS, TIKS, SuperQ and ChemAlert. (Desirable)
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Dedication to everyone's safety
Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly
Superannuation paid on all hours worked
Consistent roster and work-life balance
Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto
Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team
Access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
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📌 Laboratory Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 New South Wales