Job Description
Laboratory Technician
  • 14/14 or 7/7 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
  • Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family

 

About the role:

The Mine Laboratory team is currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join them on a 14/14 or 7/7 | Days & Nights roster based at our Roy Hill Mine. Reporting to the Supervisor Laboratory, you will be responsible for operating analytical instruments and maintaining our cutting-edge automated laboratory equipment. You'll be an integral part of our operation, to ensure the highest quality data is provided to the business.

Duties:

  • Uphold site safety, health and wellbeing standards
  • Prepare, analyse and validate sample results, with precision and accuracy, ensuring timely delivery
  • Ensure automated and manual equipment availability is maximised by conducting preventative and breakdown maintenance.
  • Report deviations/errors and support logical problem-solving investigations.

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Laboratory operations.
  • A track record of working with automated laboratory systems.
  • High level of computer literacy, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Current Manual C Class WA Driving License.

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding and we offer a range of facilities and services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Newly refurbished restaurant with gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a women-only gym 
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Golf simulators
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, and events for your family

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  15/03/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Technical Services & NPI
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  15/03/2026
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