Field & Lab Materials Technician (AS TfNSW)

Macquarie Geotechnical Pty Ltd; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Geotechnical in Wollongong seeks a full-time laboratory technician to support field and lab testing of construction materials, interpret client work instructions, and ensure compliance with AS and TfNSW methods. You will compile data into worksheets, generate test reports, and review project specifications.

Applicants should have a Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques and a current White Card, with 2–3 years’ NATA-lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques (minimum requirement).
• Nuclear Densometer licence (preferred but not essential).
• OHS White card.
• 2-3 years’ experience working in a NATA accredited construction materials laboratory.
• Working rights in Australia for minimum 12 months including unrestricted working hours.
• Good computer competency.
• A current Class C drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the client to interpret work instructions.
• Field based construction materials testing and sampling.
• Laboratory based testing construction materials to AS & TfNSW test methods.
• Compilation of data into worksheets and generating test reports.
• Reviewing of project specific specifications.

Skills

Good computer competency

Class C driver’s license

Nuclear Densometer licence

OHS White card

Education

Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

Macquarie Geotechnical in Wollongong seeks a full-time laboratory technician to support field and lab testing of construction materials, interpret client work instructions, and ensure compliance with AS and TfNSW methods. You will compile data into worksheets, generate test reports, and review project specifications.

Applicants should have a Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques and a current White Card, with 2–3 years’ NATA-lab experience preferred.