Laboratory Supervisor

Fulton Hogan; Cedar Creek; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programs

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Australia is looking for an experienced Quarry Laboratory Supervisor to join their Northern Region Infrastructure Services Team based in Cedar Creek. The position involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with NATA standards, and supervising team performance.

Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge in quarry and road design, proficiency in relevant test methods, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include comprehensive training programs, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• High level of competence and experience in construction laboratories.
• NATA signatory status for test methods required.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarry laboratory operations and team development.
• Ensure compliance with NATA and statutory requirements.
• Assist in design and performance of lab mix designs.

Skills

Quarry design knowledge

Knowledge of Queensland test methods

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Leadership skills

Tools

Questlab

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quarry Laboratory Supervisor currently exists to join our Northern Region Infrastructure Services Team based in Cedar Creek.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Quarry laboratory operations at Cedar Creek and possible regional mobile and fixed sites, including team supervision and development, laboratory assets and plant requirements.
• Ensuring laboratory and production facility compliance with NATA, the Department of Main Roads Construction Materials Testing Supplier Registration System, annex laboratories and all statutory health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Assisting in the design and performance of laboratory mix designs/blends and quarry R&D to the required specifications.
• Supervising, training and undertaking compliance testing for samples of aggregate, soils, road base and CTB materials.
• Recording, reporting and data/process control for product performance tracking.

Requirements

As the successful candidate we will require a high level of competence and experience in construction laboratories, including NATA signatory status for test methods. This is a full‑time position, where night shift, weekend work and FIFO may be required.

• Extensive quarry, soils and road design knowledge and experience.
• Sound knowledge of Queensland test methods and Australian standards for laboratories and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Questlab.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to collaborative, ethical behaviour in a client‑facing environment and an ability to communicate across all levels of the business.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated skills in research, evaluation, interpretation and delivery of data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training, leadership, and mentoring programs, partnerships with industry associations such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, and the National Association of Women in Construction.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible; corporate health and fitness programs; health insurance discounts; personal banking support; a range of retailer discounts; up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave; Employee Assistance Program; Purchase Leave Policy.
• Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives such as partnerships with local and national community groups.
• Competitive salary package (details available with Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team).