Australian Garnet owns the Lucky Bay garnet mine, which has a mine life of 30 years. We are an owner miner with our own fleet of mining equipment, have a fully operational processing plant, packaging plant and 7 wind turbines, construction was completed approximately 18 months ago and is located 30 kilometers from Kalbarri.  

Australian Garnet has a current opportunity available for an experienced  Laboratory Technician to work at our Lucky Bay mine site. 

Residential role, based in Kalbarri, Northampton or Geraldton working 8 days on 6 days off roster.         

FIFO – 2/1 roster from Perth

Key responsibilities include: 

• Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies, practices, and procedures. 

• Assist in coordinating plant surveys to verify plant performance. 

• Maintain accurate QA results and related paperwork. 

• Ensure testing processes are followed and results are accurately recorded. 

Necessary skills and qualifications 

• At least 2 years mining experience in Western Australia. 

• Experience with mineral sand and laboratory practices highly regarded. 

• Solid mechanical aptitude, experience with DCS, plant operating software highly regarded. 

• Experience with mineral sand processing and mining equipment. 

• Tertiary qualifications in Laboratory Skills or related science. 

• RSO static gauges qualification highly regarded. 

What we offer you 

• Competitive remuneration. 

• A truly inclusive, high functioning & supportive team environment. 

• Excellent professional development opportunities.  

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the local community. 

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative company at the forefront of the Mining industry and gain valuable experience with ongoing work.  

So, if you’re looking to make a change and want to join a great team, would love to be home every night and would like to be valued & respected, then come and join us here at Australian Garnet 

All applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen. Only those with full Australian work rights will be considered at this time.