Laboratory Manager, Mine Safety

**OUR PURPOSE IS 'TO PROTECT'

WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE**

Laboratory Manager, Mine Safety

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Thornton location
• Supportive team environment with the requirement to work independently on a regular basis

About the role:

The Mine Safety Laboratory Manager will provide leadership and direction to the Mine Safety Laboratory team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing services that support the mining industry in maintaining workplace safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role is pivotal in driving the achievement of the laboratory's operational, strategic, and statutory objectives. The position is primarily laboratory-based, with occasional travel as required.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead and manage day to day operations in the laboratory.
• Lead and manage the receipt, booking in and testing of samples and ensure adherence to the quality system requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality of all reports issued by the Laboratory
• Develop and validate new methods of analysis as required
• Maintain quality system and continued NATA accreditations
• Actively participate in internal and external audits
• Apply Work Health and Safety processes in the workplace and ensure a safe working environment is maintained

About you:

• Relevant tertiary education in a science-based discipline (Ideally Chemistry)
• Operational industry experience at leadership or supervisory level (preferred)
• Valid NSW driver's license(essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed task prioritisation skills, exceptional time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and apply testing standards
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• The ability to communicate at all levels confidently and effectively, in written, verbal and presentation form
• Commitment to safety and quality assurance
• Excellent report writing skills and associated level of computer literacy
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Outlook and MS Word, PowerPoint.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leav
• Additional company holidays at Easter and Christmas
• Free onsite parking
• Professional Development days
• Reward and Recognition program to celebrate your success
• Access to EAP and novated leasing

About us:

Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. We are owned by industry for industry, through the NSW Minerals Council and the Mining and Energy Union. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers.

Mines Rescue is responsible for ensuring that rescue services and equipment are available to respond to and manage emergencies or incidents arising at coal mines in NSW.

Important information re: your application

· Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens.

·       Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts.

·       Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and references) prior to commencement of employment.

·       We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our People, Customers and Community safety and wellbeing are priorities for us, which is why we require, wherever possible, full vaccination for COVID-19.

Applications close 26 August 2025

Please note applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.