Soil Technician Trainee: Hands-On Lab & Field Growth

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Career development

External course in lab operations

Employee assistance program

Health & wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd in Wollongong is seeking a Trainee Soil Technician to join our laboratory team. This hands-on role blends fieldwork on construction sites with laboratory testing to deliver real-world geotechnical insights.

You’ll learn geotechnical soil testing, document results in line with Australian testing methods, and work alongside experienced technicians and engineers on critical local infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Australian manual driver’s licence.
• White Card and Nuclear Gauge licence are highly regarded but can be organised after employment.
• No prior geotechnical experience required; attitude and willingness to learn matter.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical soil testing in the laboratory and on site.
• Accurately document results and follow Australian testing methods.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and engineers on projects.
• Support critical infrastructure projects across the region.

Skills

Initiative

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Education

White Card

Nuclear Gauge licence

Job description

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd in Wollongong is seeking a Trainee Soil Technician to join our laboratory team. This hands-on role blends fieldwork on construction sites with laboratory testing to deliver real-world geotechnical insights.

You’ll learn geotechnical soil testing, document results in line with Australian testing methods, and work alongside experienced technicians and engineers on critical local infrastructure projects.