Assistant Laboratory Manager

About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification Services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 84,000 employees serving over 400,000 clients and located in 140 countries.

Bureau Veritas are renowned in Australia, and around the globe, for the quality and breadth of our capabilities across Geoanalytical Testing, Mineral Processing, Mineralogy and Metals & Minerals Trade.

The role:

Bureau Veritas is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Muswellbrook Testing facility. The facilities provide sampling and testing services for our coal mining clients in relation to their coal production, shipping and exploration initiatives.

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the laboratory ensuring high quality service to our customers. The focus of your role will be supervising the Preparation and Laboratory teams but you will also be responsible for:

• Scheduling work to ensure client requirements are met in terms of timeliness and quality
• Ensuring safety, quality and reporting requirements are fully satisfied
• Supervision, coaching and training of a team of laboratory staff
• Providing technical and administrative support to the Business Unit Manager

This role is offered on a residential in Muswellbrook basis and will not be FIFO.

What’s needed?

Ideally you will have previous experience and the following skillsets:

• Experience in a supervisory or assistant management role of a team of people.
• Training skills.
• Organisational skills
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to assume responsibility

It is desirable to have:

• Experience with coal sampling, laboratory and analysis procedures
• Supervisory experience preferably in a laboratory environment
• Working knowledge of laboratory tests.

Education Requirements:

• Higher School Certificate and at least 2-4 years’ experience, or Associate Diploma in Applied Science, Chemistry (or equivalent).
• Degree in Chemistry is desirable

Roster

The position is a salaried Monday to Friday position, with flexible working hours. A reasonable amount of overtime to ensure smooth operation for the business is expected as part of this package.

The benefits 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s 
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.