JOB REF:FER499837

• Are you looking gain experience in a large commercial agricultural laboratory?
• Gain exposure to the agricultural industry while working with and learning from a diverse experienced team
• Seeking motivated individuals to fill Casual roles based in Bibra Lake

Agriculture has come a long way over the past 100 years and CSBP has been there every step of the way. As part of this, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory has served the Australian agricultural industry for almost half a century enabling our customers to better understand, manage and optimise nutrient use.

Part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers, CSBP Soil and Plant Laboratory is one of Australia’s leading service providers for soil and plant analysis. We support informed decisions through analysis services that are facts-based, fast and fit for purpose.

We have seen a lot of change over the years, but the one constant has been our people and their dedication to continual discovery and collaboration. Our mission is to build a talented and engaged workforce through fostering an environment where diverse thinking, skills and experiences are welcomed.

About the role

In this highly sought-after casual position as a Soil Sample Receival Assistant, you will support our high throughput CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Agricultural Laboratory to meet business demands during the busy soil analysis season.

Your responsibilities can include receiving and sorting soil and plant samples from farm, agribusiness and research customers around Australia, along with working as a sample preparer by sieving and grinding soil and plant samples for analysis by our technicians. You may also assist with customer inquiries, data entry and physiological analyses of soil properties where required. This role also includes other duties including washing of lab equipment and general cleaning of the sample receivals and sample preparation areas.

To succeed in this role you will carry out routine tasks accurately and efficiently with confidence in your adherence to strict methodologies for sample preparation. Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions are vital for this role. You will be proactive in maintaining a safe working environment, and take pride in delivering quality and consistency in your work as part of an accountable, high performing team.

Skills & experience you will have:

• Prioritise safety for self and others in all practices
• A high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Our team of casual Sample Receivals and Preparer Assistants are rostered in line with the demands of our busy season, with shifts rostered between the laboratory’s operating hours of 6am-6pm during the summer months, which is typically from the beginning of December 2022 to approximately April 2023.

Please be aware that inclusion in the casual pool does not guarantee a set number of shifts or hours throughout the season.

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Applications close: 5pm AWST Wednesday 26 October 2022.