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About the company: Our client is a leading Australian environmental services company specialising in the safe treatment of hazardous chemical waste. They are committed to safety, sustainability and developing their people.Based in Western Sydney, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and build a long-term career. About the role: This is a hands-on role in a warehouse environment, not a traditional lab position. You’ll work with a wide range of industrial chemicals, learning from experienced chemists and operators. Your main focus will be safely identifying, classifying and preparing chemicals for treatment. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Duties:Sort and classify incoming packaged chemical wasteAssist with identifying unknown chemicals through testing proceduresSafely handle, decant and prepare chemicals for disposalPack laboratory chemicals for destructionWork closely with operators, drivers and site personnel to ensure safe chemical handlingFollow strict safety procedures and wear PPE including respirators, chemical suits and face shields where requiredAssist with general warehouse and manual handling dutiesExperience required:Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific disciplineRecent graduates are encouraged to applyGenuine interest in hands-on industrial chemistryStrong communication and teamwork skillsPositive attitude with a willingness to learnComfortable working in PPE and a warehouse environmentPhysically capable of manual handling tasksPrevious warehouse, manufacturing, retail or hospitality experience will be highly regardedKnowledge of safe chemical handling is advantageous but not essentialCulture & Benefits:Excellent entry point into the chemical and environmental industryFull training and ongoing mentoring providedSupportive and down-to-earth team cultureGenuine opportunities for long-term career growthExposure to a diverse range of chemicals and industrial processesIf 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 or not processed). Or, if you have any questions, 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.

Deliver national radioactivity standards and calibration servicesTravel to hospitals and radiopharmaceutical facilitiesCombine laboratory science with client-facing technical support Radioactivity standards & calibration | Field-based scientific services | Data analysis & stakeholder engagement This unique scientific role supports Australia's national radioactivity measurement standards through a combination of laboratory-based work and site visits to hospitals, radiopharmaceutical manufacturers and research facilities. Ideal for an early-career scientist with a background in Physics, Chemistry or a related discipline who enjoys combining technical science with stakeholder interaction.About the company/role:Maintain and support Australia's national radioactivity standardsApproximately 30% field-based and 70% laboratory-based workVisit hospitals, radiopharmaceutical manufacturers and accredited facilities to perform dose calibrator testing and verificationKey Responsibilities:Perform radionuclide measurements, data analysis and uncertainty calculationsConduct on-site testing and calibration of radiation measurement equipmentPrepare technical reports, certificates and scientific documentationMaintain laboratory instruments and support national traceability programsLiaise with scientists, chemists, quality managers and technicians across client sitesSkills/experience:Degree or Honours in Physics, Chemistry, Radiochemistry or related disciplineStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate resultsDemonstrated communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholdersAbility to work independently, organise workloads and show initiativeFull Australian Driver's Licence and Australian Citizenship requiredKnowledge of ISO 17025 or quality systems would be highly regardedCulture/Benefits:Supportive and collaborative scientific team environmentWork with nationally significant measurement and metrology programsDiverse role combining laboratory work, travel and stakeholder engagementOngoing professional development opportunitiesContract opportunity- start January, with occasional interstate travelHow 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. 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:Food processing companyBased in CarwarpSeeking a Safety Business Partner to provide strong safety leadership and compliance across large-scale operationsPermanent opportunityMonday - Friday, normal business hoursMust be flexible to do occasional night shifts Relocation assistance available for candidates Duties, but not limited to: Safety, Health & SustainabilityProvide strategic and operational WHS advice to leaders.Champion a positive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.Drive implementation of safety standards and best practice initiatives.Support environmental and sustainability objectives across operations.Training, Engagement & CultureManage employee and contractor inductions.Develop and deliver safety training programs.Maintain training records and competency matrices.Coach supervisors and leaders in effective safety leadership.Lead behavioural safety initiatives, safety observations and workplace inspections.Risk Management & ComplianceLead risk assessments and review safe operating procedures.Develop and maintain safety documentation and systems.Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and environmental requirements.Manage audits, inspections and regulatory interactions where required. Incident & Emergency ManagementLead incident investigations and root cause analysis.Ensure corrective actions are implemented and completed.Monitor incident trends and drive preventative actions.Support emergency response planning, testing and training activities.Systems, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementManage and improve safety management systems.Analyse safety and environmental performance data.Develop meaningful reports and dashboards to support decision-making.Drive innovation and digital improvements across safety processes. Skills/experience required:Tertiary education in OH&SAdditional qualifications in risk management, enviromental or leadership are highly regarded5+ years in safety leadership role within manufacturing or processing industry. Ideally within medium-high risk enviornments.Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and complaince requirementsStrong experience conducting incident investigations, incident management, risk management and safety systemsStrong stakeholder engagement and ability to build relationships across all staffing levels and backgroundsExcellent communication skills and has a practical solutions approach 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.

About the company/role:Major manufacturing companyBased in the Southeast suburbs of MelbourneSeeking a Quality Coordinator to join the teamCasual contract, fulltime hoursDay shift, Monday-Friday Duties include, but not limited to:Oversee day-to-day quality control activities to ensure product quality and compliance.Manage quality incidents, non-conformances, customer returns, and corrective actions.Monitor inspections, testing, GMP compliance, and production quality standards.Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and escalate risks as required.Maintain quality records, calibration schedules, supplier quality documentation, and reporting.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.Support training, stakeholder communication, and quality system compliance. Skills/experience required:Tertiary education in Science, Engineering or related disciplineMust have previous experience in a manufacturing environment within QA/QCStrong GMP understanding and compliancePeople management experience is highly advantageousAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal skills and high attention to detailApply! 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.

About the Company/Role:Well-established pharmaceutical company based in Northern suburbs of MelbourneSeeking Support Administrator12-month contract with potential for extension Monday to Friday with standard working hours  About your duties:Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP.Track purchase orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries and services.Assist internal customers with procurement-related requests and enquiries.Assist with routine supplier communications regarding order status, delivery schedules and invoice queries.Assist with invoice matching and verification against purchase orders.Support accurate coding and processing of invoices.Maintain data integrity within SAP and other business systems.Update procurement trackers and spreadsheets.Generate routine reports as required by the Engineering or Procurement teams.About you:Certificate IV, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering or Facilities Management is desirableExperience in administration, customer service, retail, logistics, data entry or office support roles Experience using SAP or other procurement applications is highly regardedProficiency in Microsoft ApplicationsStrong attention to detail and communication 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 Sarah 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.

Microbiology Laboratory Technician – About the company:Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Melbourne, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a motivated Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join their laboratory team on an ongoing basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience within a global organisation that offers excellent training, development, and long-term career progression opportunities. Working hours: Monday to Friday, standard business hours. About the role: Reporting to the Quality Manager, your main responsibilities may include:Performing basic wet chemistry testing, including titrations and pH analysisConducting microbiological testing of products and samplesRecording, analysing, and compiling laboratory data and resultsMaintaining accurate laboratory documentation and recordsSupporting laboratory housekeeping and ensuring compliance with GMP and quality requirementsAssisting the wider Quality team with routine laboratory activities as requiredAbout you:A Bachelor of Science (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline)Previous industry placement, internship, or laboratory experience (highly regarded)A genuine interest in microbiology and laboratory-based workExcellent attention to detail and strong organisational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsA positive attitude with a willingness to learn and developThe ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environmentThis is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team for a market leader in the food industry with promising career potential. Apply! Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas e.g. Working Holiday Visa. For more information, please contact Chantelle 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 Role Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Brisbane's western suburbs, is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to join their team on a casual ongoing basis for 6-12 months, working Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week. This role will support validation and qualification activities across maintenance/Engineering, Production and Packaging, providing technical expertise for equipment, facilities and systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Please note: Applicants will be required to successfully complete a medical assessment, drug screening and police check. Key ResponsibilitiesExecute equipment, facility and system validation and qualification activities.Develop and execute validation documentation, including URS, FS, Risk Assessments, IQ, OQ, PQ and validation reports.Support new equipment/system installations, upgrades and lifecycle management.Provide technical support for equipment changes and risk-based change management.Investigate and report deviations and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.Ensure activities comply with GMP/cGMP, company procedures and health and safety requirements. Skills & Experience The successful candidate will have:A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.Hands-on experience with equipment, facility and/or system validation and qualification.Experience with validation lifecycle documentation such as URS, FS, DS, IQ, OQ, PQ and Traceability Matrices.Experience working in a GMP manufacturing or highly regulated environment.Understanding of risk-based change management/change control.Strong technical writing, communication and organisational skills.Experience in Manufacturing and working with Project Management Systems. Apply Now If you think this could be the role for you, please apply now with a cover letter and detailed resume in Word format. For further information, please contact Simon Taylor at simon.taylor@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:Plastics manufacturing companyBased in the Southeast suburbs of MelbourneSeeking a QC Office to join the team on afternoon shift (3pm-11pm)Casual contract, full-time hours (Monday-Friday)Potential to go permanentImmediate startIdeal for candidates looking to join QC in a technical environment that is not a traditional laboratory Duties include, but not limited to:Monitoring production processes through routine physical QC testing and visual inspections of productsEnsuring GMP standards are maintained within the production areaReviewing, updating and writing relevant documentationAssist in resolving customer complaintsData entry into Microsoft Excel and SAPLiaising with the internal stakeholders Skills/experience required:Tertiary education in Science or Engineering is idealPrevious QC experience in food or plastics manufacturing environmentPrevious experience with injection moulding machines/products is highly advantageousGood knowledge of GMP standardsExcellent written and oral communication skillsHigh attention to detail and strong initiative 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.