Senior Laboratory Technician

• Join a high performing soil testing laboratory in Bibra Lake.
• Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration, share allocations, and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Permanent, full time role based in Bibra Lake

CSBP Fertilisers – We’re here for better growth

As Western Australia’s leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.

CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.

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.

We are 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.

CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF).

WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10.

About the role 

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to join our high performing soil testing laboratory in Bibra Lake.

Reporting to the Laboratory Analysis Supervisor, you will provide technical expertise, support laboratory operations, mentor team members, and help drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within a busy laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the laboratory
• Performing and overseeing soil testing and analysis activities
• Ensuring laboratory methods, procedures, and quality standards are consistently met
• Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support to laboratory staff
• Training and mentoring laboratory technicians
• Monitoring laboratory equipment operation and coordinating maintenance activities
• Assisting with identifying and resolving quality issues through root cause analysis
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and performance
• Monitoring laboratory consumables and supply requirements
• Participating in recruitment and onboarding of seasonal laboratory staff
• Promoting a strong safety culture and leading by example

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science or Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
• Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory environment, including wet laboratory techniques and instrumentation
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality assurance systems and procedures
• Experience training, mentoring, and leading team members
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Available to work early and afternoon shifts during busy seasonal periods to support business needs.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: 5:00pm AWST Thursday 30th July 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.      

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.