Senior Laboratory Chemist

Senior Chemist

Greenbushes Lithium Operation 

Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

Due to ongoing expansion, we’re excited to offer two new opportunities to join our dynamic laboratory team at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation. Reporting to the Laboratory Superintendent, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely analytical services that support a wide range of operations, including mining, internal and external refineries, shipping, water treatment, and environmental monitoring.

This is a Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) role on an 8/6 roster, working 10-hour days, with accommodation provided at our modern, well-equipped camp.

You’ll be supporting a busy geochemical laboratory while also contributing to the selection, installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support of new instrumentation. A strong focus will be placed on expanding capacity and improving quality systems, with key areas including:

• Sample preparation and robotics
• XRF, ICP-OES, AAS, IC and water chemistry
• Sizing analysis, TOC, and LIMS

Responsibilities include:

• leading and mentoring a team of analytical chemists to ensure efficient, accurate, and high-quality laboratory operations;
• developing, updating, and documenting laboratory procedures to support continuous improvement;
• driving innovation by identifying opportunities to improve analytical methods and instrumentation;
• performing complex, non-routine analyses and providing expert technical support to the team;
• collaborating with instrument and software suppliers to meet evolving technical need;
• monitoring laboratory equipment performance, coordinating maintenance, and resolving technical issues;
• involvement with laboratory quality systems to support consistent and reliable results;
• promoting a culture of safety by identifying risks, implementing improvements, and maintaining compliance with safety standards;
• conducting safety and quality audits to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence; and
• will provide support during periods when the Laboratory Supervisor is unavailable, as required.

About the Candidate

• minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience, ideally within mineral analysis laboratories;
• at least 2 years in a supervisory role, with a proven ability to lead and support a team;
• strong familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, confident with operating, troubleshooting, installing, commissioning, and calibrating equipment;
• a solid understanding of laboratory safety regulations and compliance standards;
• experience working within laboratory quality systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams; and
• a high level of computer literacy, confident using digital tools and systems in a lab environment.

Competencies

The incumbent should have or will be required to obtain the following competencies:

• Tertiary qualification or degree in Chemistry;
• Statutory Supervisor accreditation (Schedule 26 or equivalent, in compliance with WHS legislation);
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification – X-Ray Analysis (Restricted);
• First Aid certification; and
• C class Driver’s License.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation