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About the Company & Role: Join a leading NATA-accredited Materials Testing Laboratory within the construction materials industry. We are seeking three Laboratory Technicians for full-time casual contracts, with strong potential to transition into permanent employment. Working Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, you will conduct routine laboratory testing, prepare construction-material samples and accurately record results. Duties:Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical sample testingPerform wet chemistry techniquesPerform sample preparationSet up, operate, and maintain lab equipmentAnalyze, interpret, and report experimental dataGeneral lab housekeepingSkills & Experience:Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplinePractical laboratory experienceKnowledge of safe chemical handlingStrong written and verbal communication skillsProven problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilitiesSolid computer literacy and technical aptitudeCulture & Benefits:Full training and ongoing supportHigh potential for permanent employmentCareer growth opportunitiesInclusive, collaborative team cultureFree on-site parkingApply Now! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and detailed WORD resume by clicking the “Apply Now” button. For a confidential discussion, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313.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.

About the role: Are you a passionate safety professional looking for your next opportunity in critical infrastructure? We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join a major desalination plant operation on the Gold Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, supporting operational excellence and fostering a strong safety culture across a large-scale water treatment facility. This role is offered as a 6-month casual contract working full-time hours, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position for the right candidate. Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you will support the delivery of health and safety programs across a major desalination facility. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll drive compliance, promote a strong safety culture, support workforce wellbeing initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of site safety systems. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide health and safety advice and support to site management and employees.Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.Lead incident investigations, including ICAM investigations where required.Coordinate inductions, training, and competency requirements.Manage corrective actions arising from incidents, audits, and inspections.Support injury management and return-to-work processes.Monitor and report on safety performance metrics.Promote wellbeing initiatives and mental health awareness programs.Support shutdowns, maintenance activities, and project works from a safety perspective.Build strong relationships with employees, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, contractual obligations, and company standards. Skills/Experience You are a practical and proactive safety professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a hands-on approach to fostering safe work practices. Essential RequirementsQualification in Workplace Health & Safety or equivalent experience.Prior experience in a dedicated HSE/WHS role.Experience in contractor management, risk management, audits, incident investigations, and safety systems.Exposure to construction, maintenance, industrial, utilities, or similar high-risk environments.Sound knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Current Driver's Licence.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems.DesirableExperience within water, utilities, mining, energy, oil & gas, or heavy industry.Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.White Card, Confined Space Entry, and/or Return to Work Coordinator qualifications.Experience with systems such as Rapid Global, Rivo, Cloud Assess, or similar platforms. If you think this could be the role for you, Apply now! Please submit a cover letter and detailed resume. For a confidential discussion, contact Steph on (07) 3175 0680.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.

About the company/role:Major pharmaceutical companyBased in Northern suburbs of MelbourneSeeking an experienced Warehouse Team Coordinator with strong leadership skills6-month casual contract with potential to extendFulltime, standard business hours Duties include, but not limited to:Coordinate daily warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory control.Allocate tasks, monitor workflow, and support the team to achieve productivity and service targets.Provide day-to-day guidance, training support, and foster a positive team environment.Ensure compliance with SOPs, WHS requirements, GMP standards (where applicable), and company policies.Monitor stock movement, support cycle counts and reconciliations, and investigate inventory discrepancies.Identify operational risks, process improvements, and support audits and corrective actions.Maintain accurate inventory records and process transactions using warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, JDA, WMS).Complete operational documentation and reporting accurately and on time. Skills/experience:Must have 3-4 years in similar role within warehouse or logitics operationsExperience coordinating teams or leading day-to-day activitiesMust have forklift licenseStrong communication and problem-solving skillsExperience using warehouse management systems (WMS, SAP, JDA or similar)Understanding of inventory management principlesKnowledge of GMP and WHS requirementsStrong leadership and organisational skills.High attention to detail Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.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.

Experience in in vivo biology to lead preclinical projects Government organisation - Australian citizenship essential $78.26 p/hr + super including casual loading, 36.75hr/week M-F Preclinical Biologist with in-vivo / preclinical experience | Government Lab | animal ethics | Project management About the company: The company is a well established leader in the field of specialised life science research and is recognised world wide. This is an opportunity to support research projects using your advanced expertise and extensive experience in a state-of-the-art environment. About the role: Work within a high-performance, multidisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and translate radiopharmaceuticals. The position will contribute to developing and enhancing state-of-the-art preclinical capabilities to provide best practice operations and enabling and undertaking excellent research. This is a 12 month maternity leave cover role. Ideally starting October / Nov.   Duties will include• Development of animal disease models and apply them to preclinical animal studies, biodistribution studies, in vivo pharmacokinetics and data analysis• Ensure operational safety, quality control and compliance with applicable standards, legislation and regulations • Project management, develop and design studies, write animal ethics applicationsSkills & experienceAustralian citizenship essentialPhD in pharmacology, cell biology, pathophysiology, biomedical sciences or related field.Knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience in developing animal disease models and studying physiology and/or pathology with in-vivo preclinical techniquesProven experience in formulating and leading research projects effectively, including the coordination of small multidisciplinary teams, to deliver high quality outputs.Demonstrated scientific leadership capabilities resulting in a strong publication track record in the preclinical imaging field.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationship with a wide variety of staff, facility users and regulators e.g. government regulators, bioethics committees, animal care and ethics committees, safety committees.Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills.Culture/Benefits.On site, full time Monday - Friday - 36.75hr week$78.26 p/h + super inclusive of casual loadingThis is a 12 month maternity leave cover role. Ideally starting October / Nov.Collaborative and supportive team environmentOpportunity to work on technically complex and meaningful projectsExposure to multidisciplinary scientific teamsProfessional development and continuous learning opportunitiesHow to Apply: If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume stating your citizenship / visa / work rights. Or, if you have any questions, please contact Susan on susan.macleod@evolvescientific.com.au.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.

About the company/role:This role is with CSL Behring in Broadmeadows. Join the team as a Warehouse Materials Operator supporting the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials within a busy warehouse environment FORKLIFT LICENSE IS A MUST Casual contract with full-time hoursMultiple positions available12-hour rotating shifts (6:00am to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 6:00am)Rotating roster consisting of 2-day shifts, 2-night shifts, followed by 4 days offRoster operates on an 8-week rotating cycleAvailability to work weekends, public holidays, including Christmas and New Year periods, is essentialDuties will include, but not limited to:Unloading materials from incoming trucksOperating a forklift to transport materials from outside into the warehouseChecking and verifying materials upon receiptLabelling materials accuratelyMoving materials throughout the warehouse as requiredPutting materials away using a forkliftMaintaining general housekeeping and following all safety proceduresSkills/experience required:Forklift licence LF essential, LO desirableIdeally looking for someone with 4-5 years of GMP experince Must have a white cardVery strong attention to detail to prevent errors and costly deviationsAbility to undertake the physical requirements of the roleAbility to follow instructions and established processesAble to work independently and maintain focusExcellent verbal communication skillsPositive, can-do attitudeWillingness to remain in the role long-term due to extensive training requirementsFlexibility to work a rotating day/night roster, weekends, and public holidays Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle on 03 9040 1630.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.

About the company/role:Laboratory testing a range of samples within chemistry and microbiology departmentsBased in the inner suburbs of MelbourneSeeking an experienced Sample Preparation Officer to join the team6-12 month casual contractFulltime hours           Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:Preparation of samples using aseptic technqiues and basic laboratory techniquesAssist with outsourcing tasks and maintaining recordsTroubleshoot problems at receiptAnswering & responding to client calls/emails and prioritising urgent jobsDistribute samples and paperwork as requiredUse of Microsoft Office (Excel, word, Outlook) Skills/experience required:Tertiary education in ScienceMust have prior experience working in a laboratory settingMicrobial knowledge is an advantageHigh attention to detailExperience in laboratory data entryWell organisedExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah or Linda on 9040 1630With 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.

About the Company & Role:Join a leading Australian food production and export business recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.This senior leadership opportunity will see you take ownership of the organisation's food safety, quality, compliance, and product integrity strategy across a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment.Reporting to executive leadership, you will provide strategic oversight of food safety and quality governance while driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the business.You will act as the key technical authority for food safety and quality, ensuring products consistently meet regulatory, certification, customer, export, and internal requirements.Based near Mildura, relocation assistance providedPermanent position, full-time hoursResponsibilities:Develop and lead the organisation's food safety and quality strategy, governance framework, risk management processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure food safety and quality systems remain compliant with all legal, regulatory, customer, export, and certification requirements.Lead the identification, assessment, escalation, and management of food safety and quality risks across the business.Oversee quality performance reporting, management reviews, and the delivery of strategic improvement plans.Drive customer quality performance through effective complaint management, trend analysis, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.Establish and maintain supplier, grower, and service provider quality frameworks, including approval, monitoring, and performance management processes.Lead product recall and withdrawal governance, crisis preparedness activities, and responses to significant food safety or quality incidents.Oversee audit and certification programs, ensuring effective management of findings, corrective actions, and ongoing compliance.Establish and monitor key quality performance measures including audit outcomes, non-conformances, customer complaints, waste, rework, product downgrades, and cost of poor quality.Utilise risk and performance data to identify opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced product integrity.Champion cross-functional initiatives that strengthen process capability, traceability, customer outcomes, and business performance.Ensure food safety and quality requirements are embedded into strategic projects, capital investments, new products, and market expansion activities.About YouTertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related discipline.Extensive leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, agricultural processing, or a similarly regulated environment.Strong knowledge of SQF, BRCGS, or equivalent GFSI-recognised food safety and quality management systems.Experience within nuts, horticulture, grain, agricultural, or export-focused food processing environments will be highly regarded.Demonstrated expertise in food legislation, export compliance, traceability, product recalls, allergen management, food defence, and food fraud controls.Proven experience leading audits, certification programs, corrective action initiatives, and significant food safety or quality incidents.Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership teams.Highly developed communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex information to executive and governance forums.A proven track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah on 03 9040 1630With 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.

About the company/role: Major pharmaceutical company who manufacture personal care productsBased in the Southeast suburbs of MelbourneMonday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pmPermanent, full-time opportunityDuties:Sampling of raw materials when requiredRoutine analysis of raw materials using basic wet chemistry techniques and small instrumentationTest and release packaging materials and artworkLiaising with Warehouse personnel in regards to raw material deliveriesAnalysis of intermediates and finished products when fully trainedSkills & experience:Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals or related disciplineDemonstrated understanding of chemistry techniques, including wet chemistry and analytical techniquesExperience using HPLC in a GMP regulated laboratory highly regardedExcellent communication skillsGood with time management and organisation Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah on 03 9040 1630With 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.