Manager - Sample Preparation, Wingfield

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

As industry leaders in laboratory testing, Bureau Veritas Minerals has extensive operations throughout Australia providing services across the entire exploration and mining project cycle. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are strategically placed to help provide a wide range of inspection and laboratory testing services across a broad range of commodities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our sample preparation team at Wingfield, Adelaide. This is a key leadership role where you will be responsible for the overall performance of day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production objectives are consistently achieved in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Reporting to the Labratory Manager, you will provide operational direction, drive performance across your team, and ensure operational priorities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives. You will play a key role in leading the team, workforce planning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

As the Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage operational teams to deliver production, safety, quality, and turnaround targets.
• Provide strong leadership across shifts, ensuring workflow, resourcing, and priorities are effectively managed.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, fostering a strong safety‑first culture.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management to build capable, engaged teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, capability, and operational performance.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing teams and operations within a fast‑paced operational or production environment.
• Proven ability to lead leaders, manage performance, and balance operational and people priorities.
• Strong safety leadership capability with a solid understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
• A collaborative yet decisive leadership style with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem‑solving skills to meet business and operational objectives.

Roster

• Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts
• Some weekends and overtime may be required

How we care

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

A rewarding career  

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. 

 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 is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.