Graduate Scientist

GRADUATE SCIENTIST – BRISBANE

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. 

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. 

With more than 70 years of coal quality assessment experience, ALS is synonymous with industry excellence. ALS has the resources, expertise, equipment, laboratory capacity, and the skill to deliver the quality and turnaround required for any proposed program. ALS provides the solutions required to maximise the inherent value of coal products.

ALS assesses and ranks coal product physical handling, blend propensity, and every element of performance and behaviour to provide an accurate picture of product marketability and value-in-use.

We are looking to select a number of recent or upcoming Science Graduates who have the skills, drive and passion to help us continue to succeed to achieve in a Global market.  The locations for the positions will be based in either Brisbane, Newcastle and Emerald.

The Coal Division’s Graduate Program is designed with the aim of developing balanced and creative individuals with an enthusiasm for coal analysis and the opportunity to apply and develop core disciplinary skills as a critical path to their career development.  It provides graduates with an extensive understanding of the processes involved in all aspects of the business through a number of rotations with opportunities for project management at later stages. Rotations cover areas such as coal basics, sample preparation, laboratory skills in moisture, ash analysis, volatiles, wet chemistry, trace through to production reporting and project management   Key elements of the interactions across multidisciplinary environments, mentoring as well as continued training and development opportunities.

Our two-year graduate program provides a collaborative environment and a constant learning curve.  Your program will be based on the real job requirements of the sites, as well as your individual development needs.  You can expect to undertake at least two placements in laboratories within Australia.

Make your mark with this Global company by securing a highly sought after Graduate entry position.  Our graduates are one of our greatest assets and we work with them to develop and reach their full potential through our extensive graduate program.

• Degree in Science/Chemistry or related discipline or industry experience
• Attention to detail
• Clear communication skills, both written and spoken
• The ability to deal with multiple priorities
• Committed to learning and eager to take on new challenges

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. 

Benefits & Culture

At ALS we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today.  We offer many benefits to staff, including but not limited to:

• Health fund discounts
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs
• Corporate superannuation benefits
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS including global opportunities for suitable candidates

The successful applicant must be proactive, highly motivated and be able to demonstrate that they work well in a multi-skilled environment with a commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement in the workplace.  If you are ready to be part of our next level of talented professionals, we encourage you to apply and fulfil your potential.

A remuneration package will be offered based on skills and experience for the role. 

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.  

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa. 

As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required, including a drug and alcohol assessment.