NDT Supervisor / Senior NDT Technician

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Diverse projects

Modern facilities

Collaborative team

Career progression

Private Australian business

Job summary

SEEK is seeking an experienced NDT Supervisor to lead a small team of technicians, while remaining actively involved in field and workshop inspections. You will own day-to-day operations, provide technical leadership and help drive growth of the NDT department.

Based south of Brisbane, the role offers a path to expand NDT capabilities across major industrial sectors, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service. AINDT Level 2 certification and strong leadership are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' practical experience in Non-Destructive Testing.
• Proven ability to supervise or lead technicians.
• Strong technical knowledge of NDT inspection methods and applicable standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.
• AINDT Level 2 certification in MT/MPI UT PT DPI ET.
• Experience in a NATA-accredited testing/inspection organisation.
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, pressure equipment or heavy industrial inspection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a small team of NDT technicians.
• Coordinate daily workloads, project scheduling and site activities.
• Perform NDT inspections across multiple industries.
• Review inspection reports for technical accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and international standards and NATA requirements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers and project managers.
• Assist recruitment and development of additional technicians.
• Help grow NDT capabilities for new projects in 2027.

Skills

NDT

Leadership

Communication

Education

AINDT Level 2 MT/MPI UT PT DPI ET

Job description

As NDT Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team of technicians while remaining actively involved in field and workshop inspections. You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, provide technical leadership and help drive the continued growth of the NDT department.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising, mentoring and supporting NDT technicians
• Coordinating daily workloads, project scheduling and site activities
• Performing NDT inspections across a range of industries and applications
• Reviewing inspection reports and ensuring technical accuracy
• Maintaining compliance with relevant Australian and international standards and NATA requirements
• Liaising directly with clients, engineers and project managers
• Supporting the recruitment and development of additional technicians
• Helping develop and expand NDT capabilities as new projects commence in 2027

About you

• Minimum 5 years' practical experience in Non-Destructive Testing
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead technicians
• Strong technical knowledge of NDT inspection methods and applicable standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service
• AINDT Level 2 certification in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT/DPI), or Eddy Current Testing (ET/EC)
• Experience working within a NATA-accredited testing or inspection organisation
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, pressure equipment or heavy industrial inspection

About us

Based south of Brisbane, we have grown to a large team of professionals, including materials engineers, mechanical engineers, welding engineers and experienced technicians. We provide a comprehensive range of services across mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, welding inspection, failure analysis, metallurgy, product testing and calibration. Our clients operate across the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, infrastructure, manufacturing and engineering sectors. With continued investment in equipment, facilities and personnel, we are entering an exciting period of growth, particularly within our NDT division.

Key benefits

• Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• A genuine opportunity to lead and develop a growing NDT department
• A diverse range of interesting projects across major industrial sectors
• Modern facilities and the support of an established engineering and testing laboratory
• A collaborative team of engineers, inspectors and technicians
• Long-term career progression as the division expands
• A stable, privately owned Australian business with ambitious growth plans