About the company/role:
Our client is a global leader in the food and agribusiness sector, working across the supply chain to help deliver safe, high-quality products to communities worldwide. In Australia, they play a key role in grain, oilseed and ingredient production while driving innovation and sustainability. This is a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on industry experience and learn from experts shaping the future of food. This is a short-term contract with standard 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Start date: Monday 16th December Friday 6th March 2026
Based in South Sydney
Duties:
Lab Support: Assist with sample receipt, registration, and general housekeeping.
Sample Prep: Prepare samples for testing and carry out basic wet chemistry (e.g., making standard solutions)
Barley Analysis: Receive and organise barley samples, grade quality, and maintain inventory.
Micromalting: Help run small-scale malt production, monitor grain, collect samples, and prepare them for analysis.
Lab Testing: Support routine analysis of malt samples using wet chemistry techniques.
Equipment Care: Clean and maintain micromalting and lab equipment.
What we're looking for:
Currently studying science (chemistry, food science, or a related field)
Attention to detail and willingness to learn
Ability to follow safety and lab protocols
This opportunity is excellent for students looking to gain industry experience as this is a short term contract ending in March.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.