Quality Assurance Trainee – Civil Construction

Mendi Constructions; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career in QA

Live projects

Mentoring

QA systems knowledge

Supportive team

Career progression

Graduate certificate

Job summary

Mendi Constructions in Townsville is seeking a Quality Assurance Trainee to join our civil construction team. You will gain hands-on exposure to site inspections, ITPs, quality records and project documentation while learning how quality is delivered across civil projects.

Recent graduates or those with a civil background who are eager to develop in QA, with a detail-focused mindset and good communication across teams, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Keen to build a career in civil construction quality.
• Reliable, organised and genuinely interested in learning.
• Naturally detail-focused and takes pride in getting things right.
• Confident communicating with people across all levels of a project.
• Comfortable working both on site and with documentation.
• Able to follow processes and procedures.
• Proactive and willing to ask questions and learn from experienced team members.
• Committed to quality and doing the job properly.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with site inspections and quality checks.
• Assisting with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality checklists.
• Maintaining accurate quality records and project documentation.
• Assisting with material and construction testing.
• Recording and monitoring test results.
• Assisting with Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Supporting project handover and completion documentation.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Assisting the project team to ensure works are completed in accordance with required quality standards.
• Working with site teams to identify and address quality issues.
• Learning and developing your knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications and quality systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

On-site communication

Quality focus

Job description

Quality Assurance Trainee – Civil Construction

Build your career in Quality Assurance and civil construction within a growing civil construction team!

Are you looking to take the next step in your civil construction career and develop your skills in Quality Assurance and Quality Control?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Quality Assurance Trainee to join our civil construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an interest in construction quality and wants to build a long-term career in the industry.

You don't need to be a QA expert - we are looking for someone with the right attitude, willingness to learn and an interest in understanding how quality is delivered across civil construction projects.

About the Role

Working alongside our Project Managers, Supervisors and Engineers, you will gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of civil construction quality assurance.

Your role will include:

• Assisting with site inspections and quality checks.
• Assisting with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality checklists.
• Maintaining accurate quality records and project documentation.
• Assisting with material and construction testing.
• Recording and monitoring test results.
• Assisting with Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Supporting project handover and completion documentation.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Assisting the project team to ensure works are completed in accordance with required quality standards.
• Working with site teams to identify and address quality issues.
• Learning and developing your knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications and quality systems.

What We're Looking For

• Keen to build a career in civil construction quality.
• Reliable, organised and genuinely interested in learning.
• Naturally detail‑focused and takes pride in getting things right.
• Confident communicating with people across all levels of a project.
• Comfortable working both on site and with documentation.
• Able to follow processes and procedures.
• Proactive and willing to ask questions and learn from experienced team members.
• Committed to quality and doing the job properly.

Previous civil construction experience is highly regarded but not essential. You may be a recent graduate, someone with a civil construction background looking for a career change, or an experienced site‑based employee ready to move into a quality‑focused role.

What We Offer

• Structured on‑the‑job training and development.
• Opportunity to build a career in Quality Assurance within the civil construction industry.
• Hands‑on exposure to live civil construction projects.
• Support and mentoring from experienced project and site personnel.
• Opportunity to develop practical knowledge of QA systems, ITPs, testing and project documentation.
• A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged.
• Potential for ongoing career progression as your skills and experience develop.
• Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (or similar)

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to learn from experienced construction professionals and develop a specialised career in Quality Assurance.

If you're someone who is organised, curious, enjoys being on site and takes pride in doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.