Laboratory Supervisor

Ravenswood Gold is seeking a motivated Laboratory Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our onsite laboratory. Reporting to the Onsite Chemist, you will supervise a team of Laboratory Technicians, ensuring analytical and metallurgical testing is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently while supporting the reliable operation of our processing plant.

About the role

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring testing is completed safely, accurately, and within required timeframes.
• Lead, mentor, and support Laboratory Technicians while promoting a positive safety culture.
• Coordinate sample receipt, preparation, analysis, reporting, and workflow using LIMS.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, laboratory procedures, and site safety and environmental requirements.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Allocate daily workloads to meet operational priorities and support Processing, Metallurgy, Geology, and Exploration teams with accurate analytical results.
• Monitor laboratory consumables, maintain laboratory documentation, and prepare routine reports.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory safety, efficiency, and performance while participating in routine laboratory activities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a mining, mineral processing, or laboratory environment (preferred).
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of the Processing team.

Why Ravenswood Gold?

• Enjoy an excellent 8 days on, 6 days off day-shift-only roster, providing a great work-life balance.
• Receive a competitive remuneration package that recognises your skills and experience.
• Benefit from a convenient Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) location, just 1.5 hours from Townsville.
• Build your career at one of Queensland's largest and most complex gold mining operations, where you'll gain valuable experience working alongside a highly skilled team in a dynamic processing environment.

Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.

All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.