Supervisor - Sample Preparation, Wingfield

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.

 

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 seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our laboratory operations team at Wingfield, Adelaide. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise day-to-day operational activities, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are consistently achieved in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide strong on‑shift leadership, maintain operational stability, and drive team performance. You will be responsible for motivating your team, managing workflow, and ensuring operational priorities are delivered safely and efficiently.

 

Key Responsibilities  

As a Supervisor you will:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team to achieve daily production targets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Act as the senior contact on shift, managing workflow, priorities, and operational issues.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance management of team members.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, efficiency, and team performance.

 

About You  

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating teams in a fast‑paced operational or production environment.
• Proven ability to manage people, performance, and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong safety leadership mindset with sound understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
• Hands-on leadership style with confident decision-making and clear communication skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills to meet operational deadlines.

 

Roster

• Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts
• Some weekends and overtime may be required

 

How we care

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

• 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.