Afternoon Shift Coordinator

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. 

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Metals & Minerals

As industry leaders in laboratory testing, Bureau Veritas Minerals has extensive operations throughout Australia providing services across the entire exploration and mining project cycle. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are strategically placed to help provide a wide range of inspection and laboratory testing services across a broad range of commodities.

The Opportunity 

We are looking for an afternoon shift coordinator  (afternoon shift 3pm to 11pm). To oversee the day-to-day operations of our laboratory team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Production Coordinator, you will coordinate workflow, allocate resources, support staff development, and ensure turnaround times are achieved while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role that offers the opportunity to drive team performance and contribute to the ongoing success of our Adelaide Mineral processing operation.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate afternoon shift operations to ensure production targets and turnaround times are achieved
• Schedule workflow, allocate resources and optimise labour utilisation across the team
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to team members
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to manage workloads, priorities and project schedules
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the operation.
• Support staff training, competency development, and maintenance of training records.
• Oversee equipment maintenance activities and assist with managing breakdowns and repairs
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, sample management, and laboratory best practice.

QHSE and Quality Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all QHSE policies and procedures
• Conduct safety inspections, toolbox talks, and workplace audits to support a safe working environment
• Identiy, report, and assist in the investigation of hazards, incidents and near misses
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with laboratory procedures, quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor quality outcomes, reduce rework, and support calibration and continuous improvement programs.

About you

• Previous experience leading or coordinating teams in a Laboratory, production, processing or operational environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels
• Proven ability to motivate, support, and develop team members to achieve operational goals
• Sound problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong computer skills and confidence working with operational systems and reporting tools
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
• Flexible, professional and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

How we care 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Cultural leave to honour traditions and community
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities 
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s 
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa 
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal 
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice 

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development. 

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.