Join a dynamic laboratory team as a leader in a fast-paced operations environment.
This leadership role is responsible for driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement in lab services. A high level of technical capability, hands-on experience in laboratory operations, and decision-making skills are required. The role also involves leading a skilled team of chemists to ensure safe, accurate, and timely laboratory services.
* Lead and develop staff to deliver consistent, compliant, and high-quality lab services with a strong focus on safety and performance.
* Oversee daily lab operations to support product certification and production needs across raw materials, finished oils, and greases.
* Ensure instrument calibration, method adherence, and staff competency align with industry standards and NATA 17025 accreditation.
* Identify and implement process improvements, contribute to audits, and support investigation of product-quality incidents.
* Collaborate with internal teams to communicate results, trends, and technical advice that supports quality outcomes for customers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities, make decisions under pressure, and engage external service providers when needed.
* Strong attention to detail, personal integrity, and a collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
* Experience in laboratory operations within a manufacturing setting, with a focus on technical problem-solving and process reliability.
* Demonstrated adaptability and continuous improvement mindset, with exposure to Lean or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
* Tertiary qualification in science, ideally with a major in Chemistry; people-leader training (e.g., Cert IV or Diploma in Leadership) highly regarded.
Benefits:
* Competitive total remuneration package.
* Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
* Support for up to three months remote international working (conditional on five days paid leave for every thirty days of remote work).
* Internal recognition platform amplifying achievements and demonstrating capabilities and values.
* Career development and learning opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and tailored training solutions.
* Paid parental leave up to twelve weeks and up to a year off (unpaid).
* Financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.
* Novated lease options available.
* Investment in employee futures through the Employee Share Scheme.
* Up to six weeks annual leave and additional wellbeing leave days.
* Spend one paid day a year volunteering with Ampol Foundation partners.
Ampol is an equal opportunity workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate what makes you unique and welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders.