PAJINGO GOLD MINING

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Processing team at Pajingo Mine.

Operating on a 7/7 roster, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities while analysing, interpreting, and reporting laboratory results to support mining and processing operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining laboratory standards, providing technical guidance and training to laboratory personnel, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure quality assurance and quality control standards are maintained across laboratory operations.

· Perform and oversee analytical, pre-analytical, and post-analytical laboratory functions.

· Collect, receive, prepare, label, and analyse mineral samples.

· Maintain laboratory records, reports, and documentation.

· Coordinate assay work with external laboratories.

· Participate in the planning, preparation, review, and improvement of laboratory procedures and services.

· Provide technical support and training to Laboratory Technicians.

· Promote continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance.

· Build strong working relationships with Processing, Geology, Exploration, and external stakeholders.

· Proactively identify hazards and contribute to a positive safety culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Qualifications & Skills

· Laboratory or sampling industry recognised qualification.

· Experience with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).

· Strong experience in mineral sample preparation, including:

o Pulverisers

o Jaw/Boyd Crushers

o Rotary/Riffle Splitters

o Sieve Shakers

· Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and database management.

· Excellent analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and schedule work.

· High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality results.

Essential Experience

· Minimum 3+ years' experience working in laboratories supporting CIP/CIL gold processing or other mineral processing operations.

· Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

· Demonstrated ability to lead by example and support team development and performance.

Desirable

· Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.

· Supervisory qualification (G1, G8, G9).

· Forklift Licence.

· Incident investigation experience (ICAM or equivalent).

· Experience conducting risk assessments.

· Knowledge of Queensland mining legislation and regulations.

What You'll Bring

· A strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

· Proven leadership capability and a positive influence on team culture.

· Self-motivation, accountability, and initiative.

· Strong technical knowledge supporting processing and geological operations.

· The ability to mentor and develop team members.

· A collaborative approach and ability to build effective relationships across departments.

· Willingness to work in physically demanding, hot, dusty, and noisy environments while maintaining safe work practices.

Why Join Us?

· Attractive 7/7 roster providing genuine work-life balance.

· Opportunity to take on a senior technical role within a gold mining operation.

· Supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

· Career development opportunities within a growing operation.

Our Values

We are looking for someone who lives our values:

· We Care – Safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do.

· Integrity – We act honestly, fairly, and ethically.

· Commitment to Excellence – We continually strive to improve and set new standards.

· Leadership – We lead by example and support those around us.

· One Team – We work together to achieve success.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced laboratory professional looking for the next step in your career and want to join a high-performing processing team on an attractive 7/7 roster, we'd love to hear from you.