Aurenne is a privately owned, family-run mining company bringing fresh thinking and innovation to the gold industry. With a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality, we offer direct employment, excellent camp facilities, and a supportive, hands-on leadership team.
Our mission is the safe and efficient recovery of gold, driven by practical solutions, smart resource use, and a flexible, outcome-focused approach. Everyone—from owners to operators—gets involved and works together to get the job done.
Based at our Mt Ida site, our 200+ person camp is home to a close-knit team and modern amenities, including fresh meals, comfortable rooms, a gym, and a walking trail. With FIFO access from Perth via our private airstrip, getting here is easy.
At Aurenne, you're not just a number—you're part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and care. Join us and help shape the future of mining.
Scope of works
This is a full-time position direct with the gold mine on an 8:6 | 7:7 roster. FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie.
The Laboratory technician will work at the onsite lab located at Mt Ida, working closely with the processing and geology teams. You will be expected to be able to perform all aspects of sample preparation, acid digestion, wet chemistry, Tumble / PAL – Cyanide leach, operate laboratory instrumentation and equipment - AAS, UV-vis, Acid Digestion technique, Wet chemistry preparation, PAL machine / Tumble (Cyanide Leaching), sample fusion, titration, sample preparation, Jaw crusher, splitter, milling, pulverise, filter press, screen sizer and other laboratory test work.
Qualifications, Experience And Skills We Value
* Certificate IV in laboratory techniques (Desirable)
* Minimum 3 years experienced in operating AAS instruments, PAL, ability to conduct acid digestions and other laboratory instruments & equipment for a mining company
* Experience in Gold Mining
* Ability to maintain a high quality of work while meeting daily production targets
* Strong organisational skills
* Knowledge of relevant standards relating to Laboratory procedures
* High attention to detail
* Ability to comply with site specific and Aurenne QHSE policies
* Ability to work independently and use your initiative
* Effective written and verbal communication with strong mathematical skills
* Excellent Computer skills - Balance, AAS software, Pronto, Excell and Marco
Also Required
* Current unrestricted "C" Class WA Drivers Licence (Essential)
* Satisfactory NPC clearance (Essential)
* Valid unrestricted Australian work visa, permanent residency or Australian citizenship (Essential)
* Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
Benefits Include
* Permanent role on lifestyle friendly 8:6 | 7:7 Roster
* Near new Camp accommodation and facilities
* Continual development and ability to expand your career
* Short-Term bonus incentive.
* Employee discounts and offers through our HR / payroll system.
* Access to free employee assistance program.
* Access to salary packaging options.
* Work direct for the mine and a family business.
* Short commute to site.
* In-house catering staff.
* Well equipped gym
If this position interests you AND you have the skills listed above, please apply via the link.
We believe in an equal opportunity work force and encourage women and First Nations people to apply.
* This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application. ***.
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