Laboratory Operator job at Knauf
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Laboratory Operator
2026-04-06T08:24:33+00:00
Knauf
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FULL_TIME
Penong, Coober Pedy & Outback SA
Queensland (QLD)
2000
Australia
Manufacturing
Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining
AUD
MONTH
2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company

GRA are seeking a Laboratory Operator to join our team at the Kevin Mine located 12km South of Penong, South Australia.

Responsibilities or duties

This role is responsible for the safe operation of the site laboratory; undertaking field sampling and laboratory testing of process feed and product materials; consumables and materials inventory tracking and reporting; ground water sampling and monitoring; and providing administrative support to the site team.

Qualifications or requirements

Prior experience in mining, quality control processes and laboratory operations is preferred, as well as an intermediate level of computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. A current C Class Driver’s Licence is essential.

Any other provided details

The Laboratory Operator role is based on a Monday to Friday, day shift roster. RDO entitlements are available and penalties rates paid on all overtime. Transport from Ceduna and Penong is available each day.

  • Safe operation of the site laboratory
  • Undertaking field sampling and laboratory testing of process feed and product materials
  • Consumables and materials inventory tracking and reporting
  • Ground water sampling and monitoring
  • Providing administrative support to the site team
  • Mining
  • Quality Control
  • Driver's Licence
  • Intermediate computer literacy
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Prior experience in mining, quality control processes and laboratory operations is preferred
  • Intermediate level of computer literacy
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Current C Class Driver’s Licence is essential
bachelor degree
24
JOB-69d36dc1bae9a

Vacancy title:
Laboratory Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Knauf

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Penong, Coober Pedy & Outback SA | Queensland (QLD)

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

GRA are seeking a Laboratory Operator to join our team at the Kevin Mine located 12km South of Penong, South Australia.

Responsibilities or duties

This role is responsible for the safe operation of the site laboratory; undertaking field sampling and laboratory testing of process feed and product materials; consumables and materials inventory tracking and reporting; ground water sampling and monitoring; and providing administrative support to the site team.

Qualifications or requirements

Prior experience in mining, quality control processes and laboratory operations is preferred, as well as an intermediate level of computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. A current C Class Driver’s Licence is essential.

Any other provided details

The Laboratory Operator role is based on a Monday to Friday, day shift roster. RDO entitlements are available and penalties rates paid on all overtime. Transport from Ceduna and Penong is available each day.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

For further information contact Ken Donaldson on 08 8625 1034 or 0427478337

Please send Resume and Cover Letter with References to: 

Applications Close 14 April 2026.

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a Laboratory Operator?

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 14 2026
Duty Station: Penong, Coober Pedy & Outback SA | Queensland (QLD)
Posted: 06-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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