Our company:
We help our consumers to imagine and create better places and spaces in which to live and work. DuluxGroup's origins date back to 1918, with its original heritage in decorative paint for Australian and New Zealand homes. Headquartered at Clayton in Victoria, DuluxGroup operates 22 main manufacturing sites, more than a dozen distribution centres and more than 100 company owned trade stores as part of an extensive supply chain across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, as well as Asia, the UK and Europe. Our Supply Chain is the heart of our success and is driven by our passionate, innovative people.
Your role:
This is a 12-month contract to join the Operations team at the highly automated Dulux Merrifield site in Mickleham as the Quality Control Support Chemist on afternoon shift from 2:30-10:30pm and help the team to continue to deliver a world-class product that exceeds customer expectations.
In this factory support role, based in our Quality Control lab, you’ll be our go-to person for day-to-day quality control queries or issues on site. You’ll be assisting and coaching our quality control operators in the site-specific quality control process.
You will also be proactively supporting all quality-based continuous improvement projects on site as well as maintaining the compliance and accreditation requirements (ISO and APAS) through internal auditing and equipment calibrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and improve quality systems, procedures, and ISO compliance documentation
- Analyse process data to enhance testing regimes and operational standards
- Provide QC training and develop supporting documents for afternoon shift staff
- Manage lab sampling, testing, and reporting to ensure product compliance
- Support safety, customer complaint investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
- Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
- Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
- Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
- Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
- Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Chemistry or related field; Quality qualification a plus
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office; excellent communication skills
- Team player with autonomy, attention to detail, and customer focus
Imagine a better place
At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!
You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.
At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.
If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.