Technical Operations Lead – Concrete Lab & Field Testing

Heidelberg Materials; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff BBQs

Novated Leasing

Health and Well-being Benefits

JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials seeks a Technical Operations Supervisor to lead Brisbane Concrete Laboratory operations, overseeing Concrete Field Testers and lab staff. You will ensure compliance with Australian Standards, NATA requirements and company procedures while driving quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage calibration, reporting, and staff development, partnering with Production and Sales to deliver top-tier concrete testing services.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications in Construction Materials Testing or related discipline.
• Demonstrated concrete field testing experience in a NATA-accredited environment.
• Strong leadership, training and development skills with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based Concrete Testers and manage day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Coordinate delivery of concrete testing services ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and NATA.
• Ensure safe, efficient laboratory operation including quality systems and equipment management.
• Oversee equipment calibration, servicing, maintenance, and certification schedules.
• Analyse, validate and report test results using QESTLab, SAP and related systems.
• Support and develop laboratory staff, including training and competency development.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Concrete Production and Sales teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Quality focus

Team development

Education

Construction Materials Testing

Tools

QESTLab

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials seeks a Technical Operations Supervisor to lead Brisbane Concrete Laboratory operations, overseeing Concrete Field Testers and lab staff. You will ensure compliance with Australian Standards, NATA requirements and company procedures while driving quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage calibration, reporting, and staff development, partnering with Production and Sales to deliver top-tier concrete testing services.