Experienced Laboratory Technician - Asphalt & Construction Materials

Austcorp Executive; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Austcorp Executive is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our client’s Brendale team, focusing on asphalt and construction materials testing both in the lab and in the field. You will perform laboratory and field tests, manage samples, record results, and ensure procedures meet standards.

Nuclear density gauge experience is preferred, and flexibility for day and night shifts is required to support major civil projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials testing and asphalt testing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with nuclear density gauges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing of asphalt and construction materials.
• Field testing across civil projects.
• Pavement coring and sample collection.
• Maintaining accurate testing records and results.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Shift work including day and night rosters.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Field testing

Nuclear density gauge

Pavement coring

Sample collection

Testing records

Safety procedures

Independent worker

Education

P Licence

Job description

Experienced Laboratory Technician - Asphalt & Construction Materials

We're currently seeking anexperienced Laboratory Technicianto join our client's team in Brendale

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedconstruction materials or asphalt testing professionallooking to join a well-established team and continue developing their career across major civil and infrastructure projects.

We're looking for someone who already understands the industry, is confident working independently and canhit the ground runningin both laboratory and field environments.

What you'll be doing Your role will involve a combination of laboratory and field-based testing, including:

• Laboratory testing of asphalt and construction materials
• Field testing across civil and infrastructure projects
• Nuclear density gauge testing - Certification preferred but not essential
• Pavement coring and sample collection
• Collecting and preparing samples for testing
• Maintaining accurate testing records and results
• Ensuring testing is completed in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Working closely with project and site teams
• Working across day and night shift rosters as required

We're currently seeking anexperienced Laboratory Technicianto join our client's team in Brendale

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedconstruction materials or asphalt testing professionallooking to join a well-established team and continue developing their career across major civil and infrastructure projects.

We're looking for someone who already understands the industry, is confident working independently and canhit the ground runningin both laboratory and field environments.

What you'll be doing Your role will involve a combination of laboratory and field-based testing, including:

• Laboratory testing of asphalt and construction materials
• Field testing across civil and infrastructure projects
• Nuclear density gauge testing - Certification preferred but not essential
• Pavement coring and sample collection
• Collecting and preparing samples for testing
• Maintaining accurate testing records and results
• Ensuring testing is completed in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Working closely with project and site teams
• Working across day and night shift rosters as required

What we're looking for

We're specifically seeking an experienced candidate with a solid background in construction materials testing

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience inconstruction materials testing, asphalt testing or a similar laboratory/field-based role
• Experience withnuclear density gauge testing
• Experience with pavement coring and sample collection
• A current<P Licence minimum
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and testing procedures
• The ability to accurately record and report test results
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong work ethic
• Flexibility to workday and night shifts and travel to project sites when required

What's on offer?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term opportunity with a major infrastructure organisation
• Variety of laboratory and field-based work
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to work across major civil and infrastructure projects
• Genuine opportunity for career progression