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Job ID 34868 Closing date 05/04/2026 Last Updated 06/03/2026

Analyst - Operations QA-QC

Zinc Australia, Quality Assurance & Control
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 34868

 

Glencore are currently advertising for a Operations Analyst – Quality Assurance & Control vacancy that exists in the global Technical Quality Control team. This role is residentially based in Brisbane, with regular business travel both domestic and globally.

 

Why consider working with us at Glencore?

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

 

Our Glencore Metals Australia (GMA) business encompasses a complex and diverse scope across Zinc, Nickel and Copper Assets in Qld, NT and WA, including underground and open pit mines, processing plants (concentrators, smelters and a refinery) and port facilities.   

 

Your Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration with 12% superannuation
  • Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
  • Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways

 About the role

 

This position reports to the Principal - Global Quality Control and Laboratory. You will provide technical expertise across Glencore’s Global QA/QC programs, supporting minerals trading, metals recycling, processing and verification activities. You will audit, evaluate and improve processes and controls across the supply chain, ensuring product integrity, consistency, and compliance.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and continuously improve QA/QC programs across laboratories, mines and smelter assets
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for sampling, sample preparation and analysis
  • Use data analysis and QA systems to monitor performance and support decision making
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, smelters and operations to meet customer specifications
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments, identifying improvements and corrective actions
  • Review technical information, identify root causes and implement risk reducing solutions
  • Quickly and accurately collate data and produce reports for quality improvement and verification programs
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across laboratories, mines, smelters and marketing teams

 

About you

You are a detail driven technical professional with strong analytical capability and a solid grounding in quality assurance and control within the minerals or metals supply chain. You bring the ability to interpret complex technical information, identify root causes and implement practical improvements that strengthen product integrity and reduce commercial risk.

Your background includes exposure to sampling, sample preparation, analysis processes and QA/QC systems, along with the confidence to collaborate across laboratories, mines, smelters, marketing teams and other stakeholders.

This role is also suitable for motivated recent graduates who are seeking a diverse role with a difference. You work autonomously, show initiative, and communicate clearly, enabling you to support quality programs across a diverse and global operational landscape.

 

Technical Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree in chemical, metallurgical engineering, geology, or related discipline.
  • Knowledge of sampling, sample preparation and analysis of concentrates, ores and smelter products.
  • Familiarity with QA/QC systems, standards and quality control methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret technical data, identify issues and support method validation.
  • Experience conducting audits or assessments within minerals or metals processes.
  • Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and risk based decision making

                                                                 

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

 

If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines. Please apply via our careers page www.glencore.com/careers

 

Applications Close: 5th of April 2026