Production Chemist Laboratory

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia South32 Full time

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT

GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

  • Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
  • Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

  • Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

  • 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 Day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin, Cairns or Brisbane.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality laboratory performance, maintaining robust quality systems and supporting reliable sampling, testing and analytical processes across the operation

Key deliverables for the role are, but aren't limited to:

  • Maintaining and improving laboratory procedures, systems and documentation.
  • Troubleshooting, maintaining and supporting laboratory instruments and sampling equipment.
  • Providing technical guidance to laboratory colleagues and offering shift cover when required.
  • Supporting accurate, compliant testing that meets ISO/IEC 17025 and internal quality standards.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • Applying strong quality, safety and risk awareness in laboratory environments.
  • Using sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving to resolve technical issues.
  • Building collaborative relationships and delivering clear, supportive communication.
  • Managing workload proactively, adapting to changing priorities and maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications for this position are:

  • Tertiary qualifications in chemistry or relevant field.
  • Manual driving license.

Relocation assistance may be offered for the ideal candidate.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Friday 5 December 2025.

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