Laboratory Technician – Gold Mine OperationsMt Carlton Gold Mine | 8:6 Roster | Immediate Start
CMTL Group is currently seeking experienced Laboratory Technicians to join a well-established gold mining operation at Mt Carlton Mine, Queensland.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous mining laboratory experience who are looking to join a professional team within a gold production environment.
What's On Offer
- 8 Days On / 6 Days Off roster
- Competitive hourly rates
- Camp accommodation and meals provided whilst on roster
- Long-term opportunity
- Immediate start available
- Work within a supportive and safety-focused team
- Exposure to a leading Australian gold mining operation
Travel Requirements
This is not a FIFO position.
Suitable applicants must either:
- Be based in the Townsville region and utilise company-provided bus transport to and from site; or
- Be based in the Bowen/ Mackay region and be willing to drive to site at the commencement and completion of each roster.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct sample preparation and analysis of gold ore samples
- Perform routine laboratory testing and quality control procedures
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of results
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping and safety standards
- Assist with sample collection, handling and dispatch
- Follow site procedures and quality assurance requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working in a mining laboratory environment
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and sample preparation
- Previous exposure to mining operations
- Ability to work safely within a mining environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Current Driver's Licence
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
Highly Desirable
- Previous gold mine laboratory experience
- Forklift Licence
- Sample preparation experience
- Laboratory qualifications or relevant industry training
- Experience with QA/QC procedures
- Previous experience working in gold processing operations
About You
We are looking for candidates who are not green to the mining industry and can confidently step into a site-based laboratory role with minimal training. You will have a strong safety mindset, previous mining experience, and ideally exposure to gold mining operations and laboratory sample preparation processes.
Apply Now
If you have mining laboratory experience and are looking for your next opportunity in the gold sector, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $60.00 – $75.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- CBM (Preferred)
- S11 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
