About the Role

Are you ready to dive into a world of innovation and opportunity? Hastings Deering is now on the lookout for motivated individuals to join our world-class laboratory as Trainees!

Gain real, hands-on experience, receive top-tier on-the-job training, and best of all — walk away with a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills to launch your career in style! This is a 2 year contract with a possibility for a full time role at the end!

In this position, you will:

• Collection of samples from designated collection points within the premises

• Unpacking and sorting samples

• Assigning label numbers appropriately

• Analysis of routine samples as designated using various instrumentation

• Correlation of data

• Competency based laboratory studies

• Housekeeping and general equipment maintenance

• Preparation of laboratory standards

• Calibration of instrumentation

• Display care in the use of company instrumentation, tools and property

Why Hastings Deering?

At Hastings Deering, our people are our heart – from their first day with us right up to their last.

As one of the top Caterpillar dealers globally and part of the Sime Darby network, you’ll have access to extensive and borderless career development opportunities and enjoy an internationally recognised work culture.

Whether you’re looking to take your career to the next level or achieve more balance in your schedule, we offer diverse opportunities for talented professionals to join our team and start something big.

You’ll have access to:

• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.

• Competitive remuneration package and annual salary reviews

• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive team spread across Australia and internationally.

• Access to growth opportunities at a regional, national, and international level through our global Sime Darby network.

• Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.

• Employee discounts, rewards, and incentive programs.

• Salary continuance insurance

About You

• Hold a year 12 certificate

• Willingness to learn

• Interest in pursuing a career in a laboratory environment

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (we are unable to accept applications from candidates who are temporary residents)

To Apply: Hit the ‘Apply Now’ button

Enquiries: Please call 1300 071 618

Contact Person: Shane Mathers - [email protected] 

About Hastings Deering

Hastings Deering is one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine. 
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.