About Us

The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for 124 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world. Our reputation is built on the outstanding quality of our products supported by our exemplary customer service. The Perth Mint provides an energetic, dynamic and modern work environment and offers a range of employee entitlements.

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Development Chemist, you will perform the routine preparation and analysis of refinery and customer samples by instrumental techniques such as ICP-OES, Spark-OES, XRF, titration and classical wet chemical techniques.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs receipt, registration and preparation of refinery customer and product samples.
• Performs routine analysis of customer deposits, refined products, effluent, environmental, process and electrolyte samples by instrumental techniques such as ICP-OES, Spark-OES, XRF, titration and wet chemical techniques as required.
• Prepares working stock, calibration and reagent solutions as directed.
• Performs regular routine maintenance on existing analytical instruments.
• Conducts and records daily instrument performance checks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Undertakes test work under the direction of Senior Development Chemist with a view to making improvements in efficiency, accuracy and productivity in the laboratory. Assists in the commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure own safety and health at work and avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person through any act or omission at work.

About You

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent desirable
• Chemistry students/graduates encouraged to apply.
• Able to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance.
• Valid Australian Working Visa
• Pre-employment medical
• Valid C class driver’s license and own transport
• Ability to work flexible hours as directed.

Some of the benefits of working with us

• Purchase extra leave
• Discounted staff shopping
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary continuance insurance
• Perth Mint Day

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Inclusion is at the core of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

We encourage applications from a range of candidates, including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all gender identities, youth, seniors, the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If this role excites you, and you think you have what it takes to be a part of the Perth mint team, apply today.

Applications close on Monday, 6 November 2023 at 5.00pm. The Perth mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date. Interviews may commence prior to closing date for the right candidates.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check.