Laboratory Team Leader

2 days ago

City of Swan, Australia WesTrac Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Team Lead will join our South Guildford Laboratory on a full-time basis. This role is responsible for providing high-level operational support to the Laboratory Supervisor, ensuring laboratory tasks and workflows are completed efficiently and safely, and supporting laboratory team members with general inquiries related to day-to-day operations.

Roster:  5:2 (Mon – Fri) 2 weeks of day shift (06:00 – 14:30) 2 weeks of afternoon shift (14:00 – 22:30) with Saturdays being optional overtime

Location: South Guildford, WA

What you'll do:

  • Provide high-level operational support to the Laboratory Supervisor, ensuring efficient and safe completion of laboratory tasks and workflows
  • Assist laboratory team members with general inquiries related to day-to-day operations
  • Complete shift handovers and PSI's, and report critical information, updates, and issues to the Laboratory Supervisor promptly
  • Play a role in the training and upskilling of laboratory staff
  • Report and escalate critical matters such as stock levels, instrument outages, and productivity issues to the Laboratory Supervisor
  • Act as a back-up and delegate in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor
  • Assist the Laboratory Supervisor with staff management duties, including rosters and performance reviews, when requested

Skills and Experience:

  • Certificate 3 in Lab Skills or higher
  • Strong computer literacy (MS Office, LIMS) and understanding of Cat SOS systems
  • Desired knowledge of Cat VisionLink and automation systems
  • Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience and 1 year of team leadership
  • High levels of customer service and robust leadership skills
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Advanced time management, planning, and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail with data entry accuracy and ability to work both in a team and autonomously

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

  • Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute. 
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number : 4891

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