Senior Laboratory Technician

Boral Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Certificate IV in LabTech

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Support networks and benefits

Job summary

Boral Limited in Baulkham Hills, NSW, seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Concrete & Quarries Laboratory team. You will perform sampling, preparation, testing and reporting to support operations and customers, under the guidance of the Section Head and Laboratory Manager.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training, accreditation support, and career development within a market-leading construction materials company.

Qualifications

• Experience with AS 1012 test methods.
• Lab quality assurance and documentation.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarry and recycled material testing per AS and TfNSW methods.
• Prepare and analyse test samples; report results accurately.
• Perform scheduled calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Maintain lab records and ensure compliance with quality management.
• Support and uphold NATA accreditation standards and safety requirements.
• Assist with other laboratory duties as required by team leads.

Skills

Safety culture

Laboratory testing

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Quality assurance

Education

Science/Civil/Materials engineering degree

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (desirable)

Tools

QestLab

Job description

Your next opportunity

We are seeking a safety-focused and experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Concrete & Quarries Laboratory team based in Baulkham Hills, NSW.

Reporting directly to the relevant Section Head and indirectly to the Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate testing and analysis of construction materials. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will undertake sampling, sample preparation, testing, reporting, and laboratory quality assurance activities to support our operations and customers.

Your day will involve

• Conducting testing of quarry and recycled materials in accordance with laboratory work instructions, Australian Standards (AS), and Transport for NSW (formerly RMS) test methods.
• Preparing and analysing test samples and accurately reporting test results.
• Performing scheduled calibrations, maintenance, and operational checks of laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory records and documentation in line with quality management requirements.
• Supporting and maintaining NATA accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Actively participating in and promoting safe work practices and statutory safety requirements.
• Assisting with other laboratory duties as required by the Section Head and Laboratory Manager.

What are we looking for?

• A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in concrete testing, with a sound understanding of AS 1012 test methods.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline (desirable but not essential).
• Sound computer literacy and experience using laboratory information management systems such as QestLab or similar.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of Australian and industry testing standards.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A customer-focused approach with strong communication skills.

What’s on offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment with overtime opportunities.
• Fully funded Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Access to a variety of support networks, employee benefits, and wellbeing initiatives.
• The opportunity to work with a market leader in the construction materials industry.

About Boral

At Boral, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity strengthens our business and helps us create better outcomes for our people, customers, and communities.

Boral is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or cultural background.

Build your career with Boral and help shape the nation’s infrastructure.