Assistant Materials Officer - Government

APG Workforce; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

APG Workforce is recruiting for an Assistant Materials Officer with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in Toowoomba region. The role combines laboratory and field work, requires a current Class C driver licence, and offers travel across regional sites with travel and accommodation arranged by TMR.

Pay is $50.96 per hour plus super, for a 6-month assignment based in East Toowoomba. You will assist with materials testing, sampling, instrumentation, and testing procedures, while

Qualifications

• Current Class C Driver Licence – mandatory.
• Strong numeracy skills and ability to perform calculations.
• Ability to use computer/software-based tools for testing and documentation.
• Ability to follow documented testing and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be physically able to lift and handle samples/equipment up to 25 kg.
• Willingness to travel to various locations including isolated areas.
• Willingness to work across laboratory and outdoor field environments.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic materials classification and compliance testing.
• Assist materials testing practitioners with general and specialist testing.
• Assist with sampling, equipment checking and calibration.
• Support field investigations and instrumentation activities.
• Operate equipment, apparatus and reagents per procedures.
• Ensure PPE and safety equipment are used correctly.
• Perform calculations using manual and software-based tools.
• Maintain compliance with departmental and regional policies, WHS legislation and governance requirements.
• Undertake work across indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year.
• Complete regular physical tasks involving testing equipment, shovelling and manual handling.
• Walk across uneven or adverse terrain during field activities.
• Lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg.
• Travel to various locations as required, including isolated areas.

Skills

Driver licence

Numeracy skills

Computer literacy

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Travel readiness

Manual handling

Job description

Assistant Materials Officer - Government

Pay Rate: $50.96 per hour + super
Duration:6-month assignment
Travel: Work-related travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals covered by TMR

APG Workforce is currently seeking an Assistant Materials Officer to join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) team based in East Toowoombafor a 6-month assignment.

This is a hands‑on role providing support to materials practitioners across construction materials testing, sampling, field investigations and instrumentation. The position involves a combination of laboratory and field‑based work, including regular regional travel.

About the Role

As an Assistant Materials Officer, you will assist materials practitioners with a range of testing and investigation activities associated with construction and road infrastructure materials.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake basic materials classification and compliance testing
• Assist materials testing practitioners with general and specialist testing
• Assist with sampling, equipment checking and calibration
• Support field investigations and instrumentation activities
• Operate equipment, apparatus and reagents in accordance with documented procedures
• Ensure PPE and other required safety equipment is used correctly
• Perform calculations using both manual and software-based tools
• Maintain compliance with departmental and regional policies, WH&S legislation and governance requirements
• Undertake work across both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year
• Complete regular physical tasks involving testing equipment, shovelling and manual handling
• Walk across uneven or adverse terrain during field activities
• Lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg
• Travel to various locations as required, including isolated areas

Assistant Materials Officer

Pay Rate: $50.96 per hour + super
Duration:6-month assignment
Travel: Work-related travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals covered by TMR

APG Workforce is currently seeking an Assistant Materials Officer to join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) team based in East Toowoombafor a 6-month assignment.

This is a hands‑on role providing support to materials practitioners across construction materials testing, sampling, field investigations and instrumentation. The position involves a combination of laboratory and field‑based work, including regular regional travel.

About the Role

As an Assistant Materials Officer, you will assist materials practitioners with a range of testing and investigation activities associated with construction and road infrastructure materials.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake basic materials classification and compliance testing
• Assist materials testing practitioners with general and specialist testing
• Assist with sampling, equipment checking and calibration
• Support field investigations and instrumentation activities
• Operate equipment, apparatus and reagents in accordance with documented procedures
• Ensure PPE and other required safety equipment is used correctly
• Perform calculations using both manual and software-based tools
• Maintain compliance with departmental and regional policies, WH&S legislation and governance requirements
• Undertake work across both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year
• Complete regular physical tasks involving testing equipment, shovelling and manual handling
• Walk across uneven or adverse terrain during field activities
• Lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg
• Travel to various locations as required, including isolated areas

About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Current Class C Driver Licence – mandatory
• Sound numeracy skills and confidence completing calculations
• Ability to use computer/software-based tools
• Ability to follow documented testing and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to safely lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg
• Willingness to work across laboratory and outdoor field environments
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work including lifting, bending, shovelling, standing and walking
• Willingness to travel and work in isolated locations when required
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Travel & Field Work

The position may require travel to various locations to undertake sampling, testing and field investigations. At times, you may be working in isolated locations with limited or no mobile phone coverage for periods of up to five days.

Appropriate levels of contact will be maintained between employees and the home base.

TMR will cover required work‑related travel costs, including accommodation, meals and incidentals.

Physical Requirements

A significant component of this position involves regular physical activity, including manual handling, lifting samples up to 25kg, bending, shovelling and extended periods of standing and walking across varying terrain.

Applicants must be able to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the position.