Circular Plastics Australia (CPA) is a leading innovator in sustainable plastics recycling, specialising in the conversion of post-consumer plastics into food-grade rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) resins. Our commitment to environmental responsibility and product quality drives our mission to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team at our state-of-the-art rPET recycling facility in Altona North.

About this opportunity

As a Laboratory Technician at CPA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our rPET production process. You will be responsible for conducting laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the site management team in maintaining and improving product quality. This role requires a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

*** Candidates applying for this role must be available and willing to work weekend shifts

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Quality (QA & QC) Testing: Perform routine quality control tests on in-process material and finished product, including hot-washed flake and rPET pellets.
• Record and analyse test results, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Assist in identifying trends, deviations, and potential quality issues. 
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results. 
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, including test data, test methods, and quality control procedures. 
• Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, quality control standards, and environmental regulations. Assist in audits and compliance inspections as required.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to address quality issues, implement process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with industry best practices, new testing methods, and emerging technologies related to recycling and rPET production. Participate in training programs as required.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Prior experience in a quality control or laboratory technician role, preferably in a plastics or recycling environment, is not a must but considered highly desirable as a plus.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and equipment, including spectrophotometers, rheometers, and mechanical testing machines.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict testing protocols.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, and quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint,).

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1.1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec are looking for an experienced Welding / Mechanical inspector to join our project team working on a Lithium plant. This is a drive in, drive out role based in Kwinana. The is a full time drive in/drive out project role based on site in Kwinana on a 5:2 roster, the project is scheduled for completion in late 2024.

The Role

We require an experienced QC Inspector to support the Quality Manager on site. Duties will include the following:
• Review of project quality documentation including, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Weld Procedures, Project Specifications, and drawings.
• Perform weld inspections, before and after welding.
• consumables, essential variables, and size/shape of welding are compliant with the approved weld procedures, standards, and drawings.
• Ensure weld traceability is maintained on all weldments.
• Quality release of all compliant weldments and sign out of all associated ITP activities.
• Working to the quality management system procedures and work instructions
• Flange management / bolt tensioning inspections.
• Undertake Mechanical inspections.
• Overseeing non-destructive testing, qualification records.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and records. To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and experience:

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a similar project site-based role.
• Current recognised International Welding Inspector qualifications or CSWIP3.1 or equivalent
• NACE qualification desirable
• Mechanical Knowledge desirable
• Knowledge of Australian / ASME standards relating to structural steel, pipe, and welding
• Experienced and familiar with ISO and AS/NZS weld symbols.
• Strong welding knowledge
• Mechanical knowledge is also highly regarded.
• Trade or tertiary qualifications in an engineering discipline
• An ability to liaise at all levels with the Client and Subcontractors and ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-discipline and work ethic to operate efficiently within a team or autonomously.
• Solid communication skills to work through issues and negotiate win/win outcomes.

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the "apply" link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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The Finance team at Lendi Group comprises Financial Control, Business Partnering and Commissions professionals with a common mission to build the leading modern finance team.

The Head of Group Financial Control will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and be working alongside other members of the Lendi Group Leadership Team.

What you will get to be part of:

• Leading by example as a key member of the Finance leadership team
• Leading the group-wide month-end processes, conducting detailed P&L reviews across all our brands and delivering P&L and BS reporting for the Group
• Responsibility for ensuring the delivery of all our statutory, regulatory and tax reporting obligations in Australia and the Philippines
• Responsibility for delivering the Group’s annual report and interim investor presentations
• Maintaining a robust control environment for all payments and reporting. Role-modelling best practices in risk culture in all our processes
• Maintaining effective working relationships with external auditors
• Contributing to the development of the Group’s operations strategy as part of Lendi Group’s Leadership team
• Supporting the finance business partnering teams to provide stakeholders with comprehensive finance support
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and controls

About the role The focus of the role is to lead the technical analysis and resolution of process & equipment problems by identifying the root causes of plant and equipment breakdowns and to implement countermeasures. This can involve coordination between maintenance & cross-functional teams including external technical resources   Duties will include:   Management of the maintenance and administration of plant’s SCADA and PLC networks Support for the maintenance team in the continuing improvement initiatives, technical review & audit, development of technical & budgetary proposals Technical direction and support to the melt shop in maintaining and updating maintenance documentation Engineering support servicing as technical resource for Production and to other support groups in the investigation & analysis of production & quality issues, Process optimisation and research & development initiatives including upgrading projects to improve plant’s operation, efficiency, and compliance to safety & environmental regulations. Technical support regarding purchasing of spares, and particularly major fabricated components often dealing with local and overseas suppliers to provide clarification about specific requirements. Design, project engineering and project management services or small to medium in-house projects.   About your experience The ideal candidate will have:   Experience in PLC programming and networking Safety as a core value. Understanding of legislative safety requirements (the need to provide safe systems of work) Degree appropriate electrical, mechatronics discipline Proven track record in problem solving Ability to Communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation Budgetary management experience Written and Oral communication skills About our team InfraBuild’s Steel Manufacturing business unit operates world-class state-of-the-art Steelmaking facilities in Sydney, Newcastle & Melbourne. Operating two electric arc furnaces and four rod and bar rolling mills we use local materials to produce high quality steel products. We supply a range of products to steel distributors nationally, whilst building on our proud traditions of technical excellence and team safety.  Next steps Across our business, we offer career opportunities for people who share our drive, passion and ambition. From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our business grows. We would love you to be part of our journey. We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.

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The Nine Publishing Technology team continually delivers and maintains premium, market leading digital products, including: smh.com.au, theage.com.au and afr.com.au across multiple platforms and systems.

Quality Engineers are responsible for the quality aspect in delivery of products and services that delight our customers, and grow the business.

In this role, your time will be spent shifting left. You'll be working as part of an agile squad, guiding engineers towards continuous delivery and quality best practice.

LNP Audit + Assurance is a dynamic fast-growing Chartered firm and one of the largest specialist audit and assurance firms in Australia.

We are looking for an Audit Senior to join our dedicated Audit and Assurance team based in a great Sydney CBD location.

You will be responsible for:
End to end completion of statutory audit and other assurance engagements to a very high quality, on time and within budget
Liaising directly with senior client management across a diverse range of sectors
Supervising, coaching and delegating work to junior staff
Fostering great relationships with clients

Attributes for the successful candidate are:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A strong commitment to quality timely delivery, with a can and will do manner and attitude
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple engagements at one time
Proactive in identifying and communicating audit issues to Managers and Partners
Caseware experience is advantageous
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A team player and experience in mentor to junior staff
Possess a passion and zest for learning and personal growth,

Qualifications and experience requirements are:
Relevant tertiary degree qualification
CA or CPA qualified or have commenced studies
Minimum 3+ years’ external audit experience
Strong external audit knowledge of Australian accounting and audit standards with exposure to a range of industry sectors, particularly in financial services
Entitlement to work in Australia

In return we will offer you:
A supportive, friendly and diverse team environment
Hybrid working arrangement
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress your career with us, and
A competitive salary package

If you feel you have what it takes to be part of this professional and fast paced business, then please apply.

Koala’s mission is: Better furniture experiences, designed with the World in mind. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, incredible customer service and social good; we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture to create happier, healthier habitats.

Why we have this role @ Koala 

The quality and safety of products we sell to our customers are core to delivering a great experience at Koala within all countries that we currently operate in. This is a high paced and varied role playing an integral part in leading the Quality Team in all quality and compliance aspects; ultimately ensuring our manufacturing partners, products, and marketing claims align with our goals, commitments and values. This position will also be responsible to report key trends, insights and actions into key stakeholders within the business.

What is key to the success of this role @ Koala?

●      Based on Koala values, lead and develop people in the best way, delivery business result. (leadership)

●      Able to work independently or as part of a team with setting & follow up goals and priorities (organisation and prioritisation skills)

●      Deeply understand on quality matters’ contribution and impact to business, customers and suppliers. (Business mindset)

●      Able to engage with all types of internal stakeholders and explain complex issues or requirements in a clear and easy to understand manner (communication skills)

●      Where necessarily, influence outcomes / decisions by working collaboratory with various stakeholders to ensure a win-win outcome (communication skills)

●      Working to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail (accuracy and detail skills)

●      Able to produce and present reports, training and insights based on on various data sets (analytical and interpretation skills)

●      Champion the importance of product safety and quality throughout the business (leadership skills).

What are the key deliverables for this role?

Product Compliance (New Product Development)

●      Set way of working for product compliance during new product development phase.

●      Ensure that all new products launched by Koala are safe and fit for purpose.  This includes the regular review / updating of any specific Product Development Guidelines, ensuring the appropriate market regulatory requirements are also considered.

●      Work closely with external labs and third party to secure the legal requirements for different markets, has been clear and executed well.

●      Work closely with different authorities, to get latest information on any legal requirement updates, and understand how to implement updates into business.

●      Set up the testing plan both on time and resources-wise yearly, and follow-up status.

Quality Control (Existing Products)

●      Set quality performance KPI for overall business, different categories and suppliers.

●      Undertake regular reviews of existing products in range to determine the root causes of warranties and returns.  Based on these reviews, put in place corrective actions with factories to reduce manufacturing faults and defects.

●      Regularly review products against any current quality and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure they continue to be safe, fit for use and compliant to regulatory requirements in all markets we operate in.  This includes ongoing testing of products and materials where required.

●      Collaborate with various stakeholders within the business to draw insights that are driven by warranties and returns data, customer insights (formal) and customer service feedback to provide recommendations on further improvements that could be made to products (either current or future) and champion the continual improvement of existing products within the range.

●      Working closely with our factory partners, lodge regular credit claims based on the specific requirements of the Supplier and Warranty agreements.  Report back to the finance team on all credit claims successfully lodged.

●      Together with team, Investigate consumer complaints, quality failures and areas of further improvement, and work closely with the Quality team and other internal / external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

●      Escalate any serious injuries or illnesses caused by products to the Director, Quality & Compliance manager to ensure these are appropriately handled by the business.

Ideal background…

●      Minimum 5 years Formal tertiary qualifications in QA/QC or relevant industry experience.

●      Experience with furniture, home furnishings or FMCG environment is preferred, but not limited.

●      People leadership experience is required.

●      Demonstrable experience in method validation is required

●      Demonstrable experience presenting and defending the quality control standards during regulatory inspections

●      High ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders while multitasking on a number of projects within a fast-paced environment

●      Excellent organisational skills, written & verbal communication skills and attention to detail

●      A ever-curious mindset that isn’t afraid to challenge the norms, wanting to learn and grow within the team and business

●      Did we mention that empathy is a must have? Our customers are at the heart of the business and an empathetic approach is a must at every touchpoint

Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!

• Hybrid work - the team is back in the Alexandria Treehouse 2-3+ days a week, with Tuesday lunches, Monthly barbies, socials and a stocked kitchen of healthy, local and organic produce to look forward to.
• Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
• Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
• Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.
• Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
• Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
• Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.
• All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!

Koalities we look for…

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

To read more, check out our careers page or the great work we do with Work180.

• Accountable for a technical area of the GROW’s QA ecosystem.
• Ensure that we are applying the best patterns, practices and principles in that area.
• Negotiate with the business how these patterns and practices will be applied, keeping in mind the commercial reality of risk vs reward trade-offs.
• Ensure there is a consistent, robust and smooth process for delivering change and improvements to my technical area.
• Establish meaningful processes and practices for contributions to my technical area improving our ability to deliver.
• The conduit between the architect team and the squads who are contributing to my technical area.
• Build out experimental solutions within my area, to evaluate potential strategic directions.
• Ensure I understand the planned changes to my area and can talk about them with confidence.
• Curious about areas that interface with my technical area and can provide sound advice to those areas about how my solutions add value.

It starts with YES!

At Optus, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia’s most loved everyday brand.

Your day in the life of a Internal Auditor at Optus

This is a role within the Sydney-based Internal Audit (“IA”) group, which is focused on Risk based technology audits and reviews at Singtel’s Australian operations, comprising Optus, NCS, its subsidiaries, associates and other Singtel Group entities.

The ‘Internal Audit Manager – RA’ role is responsible for completing audits of processes, systems, projects relevant to the various revenue streams to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. The Audit Manager supports the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, including liaison with senior management of Optus and Singtel on audit results.

IA’s primary goal is providing assurance to management on the operation of controls and the business’ management of risk by completing audits and reviews using a risk-based methodology. The areas to be audited are determined by the preparation of an Audit Plan and from ad hoc requests from the Singtel Audit Committee, Optus Advisory Committee or Senior Management in Optus and Singtel.

Your skills to pay the bills
• Degree qualified in Business, Finance, IT or Accounting;
• Experience with Telco network infrastructure and supporting systems and demonstrative understanding of expected risks and controls (ideal);
• Proven audit experience, preferably in Big 4 accounting firms or Internal Audit department of a large corporate or MNC;
• Experience in digital/ tech industry is a plus;
• Experience of process analysis and control assessment to identify weaknesses and improvement areas including an understanding of system infrastructure and information/data flows;
• Risk awareness, with understanding of business processes and controls;
• Understanding of data analytics concepts. Experience performing data analysis a plus; &
• Experience in using Audit Management System and familiarity with Continuous Auditing and Agile methodology a plus.

Perks we love at Optus
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide
• Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU!)
• Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year
• A “connected” day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about
• Hybrid ways of working
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD, 12mins from Epping via Optus bus

Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes!

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.

Control Risks has an opportunity available for an experienced Security Operations Manager to work on-site with our client, a large Sydney-based institution, on an interim basis for 3 months beginning in January 2024. There is some potential for this role to extend further.

The Security Operations Manager will have a broad remit with responsbility for managing the day-to-day security operations, including incident response, crime prevention, operations centre management, risk assessments, operational plans for events, parking and traffic management, security advice and briefings, contractor management, safety and compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

The Security Operations Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Security Operations and has four direct reports.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Support the Senior Manager, Security Operations in managing the contracted guarding services
• Oversee the Security Operations Centre, Concierge and Security Office functions to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures and that supporting systems are functioning as required.
• Respond to security and emergency related incidents as required to coordinate and provide specialist security advice on response strategies.
• Develop regular exercises in conjunction with the Emergency Management Team.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships with key stakeholders that security work with on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and delivery of security and safety briefings during orientation weeks and as required thereafter.
• Ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated and reports are distributed in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake risk assessments, develop operational plans, and attend planning meetings to support events, VIP visits, and scheduled activities that may impact operations.

• Relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience managing security operations, ideally in a large complex organisation or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Must hold a 1A/2A NSW Security Licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced (includes strong report writing, documentation skills and ability to present effectively to a range of stakeholders).
• Proven ability to work under pressure with a high level of organisational skills to manage changing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Be available to commence employment in early January 2024 and commit through to March 2024.

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

KB Seafood Co is one of Australia's largest seafood companies and one of the most awarded & successful food service operators. The business employs over 270 fantastic people with a humble/inclusive culture. We provide over 30,000 tonnes of seafood annually to leading foodservice operators and major supermarkets. Our brands include, KB Seafood Co, Just Caught Frozen Seafood, KB’s, and we have over 2,700 active products in the market. Have a look at our website https://www.kbseafoodco.com.au/ to learn more about us. About the Role: Reporting to the QA Manager, the role will be responsible to ensure that all the critical control points and quality control is monitored during production so that defects can be identified early in the process, followed by appropriate actions before product can be released. Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 38 hours/week Key Responsibilities: Monitoring production process through routine visual inspection of the products Conduct and record Scale calibration checks, Metal checks, Gas analyzer checks, Air temperature checks, Thermometer verification checks, Label checks, Product assessment etc. Record all findings, file daily records systematically for traceability and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken in a timely manner. Complete Black Bag (foreign body) audits. Ensure Factory compliance to GMP. Working closely with production to ensure delivery of high-quality products. Any other duties necessary to ensure the responsibilities of the role are executed. About You: You will have: HACCP or Food Safety Training Previous experience in a similar role Previous Experience in the food industry, such as seafood, meat, or poultry, or in food safety inspection will be highly regarded. Good Communication Skills Sound understanding of all WHS protocols. Ability to work well in a team environment in cold temperatures. High standards of accuracy and precision Results oriented approach, High attention to detail, self-motivated, focused, and reliable. High level of analytical and problem-solving skills. Full Australian Work Rights Applications: If you are looking for a unique and varied role, working in a fast-paced environment and you satisfy the requirements above then we'd love to hear from you. Please note, we are not accepting applications from agencies.

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