Leading Hand - Test Station

The Company: Coregas is shaping the future of gases in Australia and New Zealand. As a proud member of Nippon Sanso Holdings, we continue to manufacture gases locally and distribute them across Australia and New Zealand. Our compressed gases and cryogenic liquids support a wide range of industries—from construction and healthcare to research, food & beverages, welding, and clean energy.

The Opportunity: We’re seeking a motivated and technically skilled Leading Hand – Test Station to support and lead the Darra Test Station team. This is an excellent opportunity for internal team members looking to step up, strengthen their leadership capability, and play a key role in maintaining the safety, quality and reliability of our Test Station operations.

In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on leadership to Test Station personnel, ensure cylinders are safely tested, processed and released, and contribute to the overall operational excellence of the Darra site.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead, motivate and coach Test Station personnel to meet performance and compliance expectations
• Ensure safe and efficient cylinder handling, inspection, testing, processing and release in line with Australian Standards, GMP and CMS procedures
• Coordinate daily operations, toolbox talks, workflow and plant/equipment maintenance for the Test Station
• Support customer needs through effective communication, service delivery and problem‑solving
• Collaborate with the Filling Station to ensure stock readiness, traffic changes and operational alignment
• Maintain strong quality control through compliance with QMS, GMP, audits and continuous improvement activities
• Apply LEAN principles, support knowledge‑sharing, and document technical know‑how for development of team members
• Identify hazards, uphold WHS standards and maintain an organised, safe work area

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in gas manufacturing or supply operations, with strong mechanical or trade background preferred
• Proven technical capability in cylinder testing and troubleshooting
• Leadership experience, including coaching, performance discussions and work allocation
• Knowledge of dangerous goods handling, storage and transportation
• Strong PC and reporting skills, including operational systems and handheld devices
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills
• Current Forklift licence; HR licence desirable

Why This Is a Great Step:

• Opportunity to grow into a more senior technical/leadership role
• Hands‑on influence over Test Station operations, quality and safety
• Exposure to continuous improvement and LEAN processes
• Direct impact on customer service and operational compliance

How To Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your Coregas career, we want to hear from you.

• Internal applicants: Please apply via the internal jobs portal or speak directly with your manager before submitting your application.
• External applicants: Submit your application through the Coregas Careers site.

Coregas promotes and adheres to the policies and practices of diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include police checks, pre-employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing as part of your application process.