Entry Level & Experienced Technicians - Construction Materials Testing

Butler Partners; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Partners invites both entry level and experienced technicians to join our Kunda Park office in the Construction Materials Testing sector. You will learn and contribute from day one in a safety‑driven environment.

Under supervision, you will assist in soil, concrete and aggregate sampling and laboratory testing, with on‑the‑job training and access to external courses. Career growth is available across testing roles with progression into senior positions, supported by a structured training

Qualifications

• Pass drug & alcohol screening.
• Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Physically fit—able to lift heavy loads repeatedly.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in soil preparation practices, basic laboratory testing, field sampling in a timely manner.
• Help prepare samples for processing and laboratory testing.
• Work and communicate in a team environment.
• Ensure an excellent quality of standards is always maintained.
• Undergo training where necessary (internal and external).
• Work in accordance with quality, health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the laboratory work areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.

Job description

Entry Level & Experienced Technicians - Construction Materials Testing

Butler Partners is looking to fill multiple “ENTRY LEVEL & EXPERIENCED” positions at ourKunda Parkoffice. We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic people with the willingness to learn and gain real life experience as either an “ASSISTANT or EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN” in the Construction Materials Testing sector. The company will provide career growth through external training courses that are completed in work hours with on-the-job training.

As an soil technician you will be supervised by senior staff and instructed by the Laboratory Manager. The position will require you to assist in soil, concrete and aggregate sampling and preparation practices, laboratory testing and assisting field technicians on local or remote infrastructure projects, laboratory preparation and testing across our scope of accreditation and in accordance with AS1289, Qld Main Roads, AS1012 & AS1141. All duties will be supervised under the company management systems and legislation requirements.

Butler Partners Regional is an established geotechnical, geo-environmental, and groundwater consultancy practice and construction materials testing expert distinguished by our quality focus and reputation for outstanding professional expertise. Across our seven offices, the Butler Partners Group works on a wide range of high-profile resource/mining, infrastructure, commercial, industrial and residential projects and complex built and natural environment challenges with major clients.

About the Role

• Assist in soil preparation practices, basic laboratory testing, field sampling in a timely manner.
• Help prepare samples for processing and laboratory testing.
• Work and communicate in a team environment.
• Ensure an excellent quality of standards is always maintained.

Key Duties

• Performance and calculation of routine tests, data entry and verification of data in the required format.
• Complete sampling and testing in a timely manner were instructed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Ensure an excellent quality of standards is always maintained when operating in the laboratory or field.
• Undergo training where necessary (internal and external).
• Work in accordance with quality, health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the laboratory work areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.

Key Requirements

• Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening.
• Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Physically fit—able to lift heavy loads repeatedly.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when required.

Why Join Us?

• Formal external training opportunities, including recognised laboratory qualifications.
• Career development pathways for entry-level and experienced technicians, including progression into senior testing, management and laboratory leadership roles.
• Exposure to Tier 1 contractors, TMR projects and a wide range of major infrastructure, commercial and residential developments.
• Supportive and professional team environment.