Brisbane Concrete Lab & Field Testing Lead

Heidelberg Materials Group; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development Opportunities

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products

Novated Leasing

Health and Well-being Benefits

Car Hire Discounts

JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Brisbane is seeking a Technical Operations Supervisor to lead the Brisbane Concrete Laboratory team, overseeing Concrete Field Testers and lab operations, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, NATA requirements, and company procedures.

You will drive quality through test scheduling, calibration, maintenance, and reporting using QESTLab, SAP, and related systems, while coaching staff and fostering a strong safety and continuous-improvement culture in collaboration

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Construction Materials Testing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in concrete field testing within a NATA-accredited laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of NATA accreditation requirements, laboratory quality systems, and testing principles.
• Proficiency in laboratory management systems and software, including QESTLab, SAP, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based Concrete Testers and day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Coordinate the delivery of concrete testing services to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and NATA requirements.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the laboratory, including quality systems and equipment management.
• Oversee equipment calibration, servicing, maintenance, and certification schedules.
• Analyse, validate, and report test results using QESTLab, SAP, and associated systems.
• Measure and drive laboratory performance through corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and develop laboratory staff, including training, competency, and fostering a strong safety and quality culture.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including Concrete Production and Sales teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Quality minded

Communication

Time management

Training & development

Education

Construction Materials Testing

Tools

QESTLab

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Brisbane is seeking a Technical Operations Supervisor to lead the Brisbane Concrete Laboratory team, overseeing Concrete Field Testers and lab operations, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, NATA requirements, and company procedures.

You will drive quality through test scheduling, calibration, maintenance, and reporting using QESTLab, SAP, and related systems, while coaching staff and fostering a strong safety and continuous-improvement culture in collaboration