Technical Operations Supervisor

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Farleigh; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development Opportunities

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

Novated Leasing

Health and Well-being Benefits

JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Technical Operations Supervisor to lead the Farleigh Laboratory team in QLD. You will ensure high-quality concrete and aggregate testing, maintain lab operations and uphold quality systems and compliance.

You will manage daily lab operations, coordinate testing programs, calibrate and service equipment, and validate results using QESTLab and SAP, while fostering safety and quality culture across the team.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of experience in construction materials testing.
• Experience in concrete and aggregate testing.
• Understanding of NATA accreditation requirements and laboratory quality systems.
• Qualifications in Construction Materials Testing.
• Proven ability to lead, train and coordinate team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including equipment, maintenance and quality systems.
• Coordinate concrete and aggregate testing programs to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and testing requirements.
• Oversee equipment calibration, servicing and certification schedules.
• Analyse and validate test results using QESTLab, SAP and associated systems.
• Support laboratory staff while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.

Skills

Concrete testing

Aggregate testing

Team leadership

Quality systems

NATA accreditation

Education

Construction Materials Testing qualification

Tools

QESTLab

SAP

Job description

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd – Farleigh QLD

Heidelberg Materials is looking for a Technical Operations Supervisor to lead our Farleigh Laboratory team. Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical services across concrete and aggregate testing, while maintaining laboratory operations, quality systems and compliance requirements.

About the Role:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including equipment, maintenance and quality systems.
• Coordinate concrete and aggregate testing programs to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and testing requirements.
• Oversee equipment calibration, servicing and certification schedules.
• Analyse and validate test results using QESTLab, SAP and associated systems.
• Supporting laboratory staff while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.

About You:

• Approximately 5 years of experience in construction materials testing.
• Demonstrated experience in concrete and aggregate testing.
• Sound understanding of NATA accreditation requirements and laboratory quality systems.
• Qualifications in Construction Materials Testing.
• Proven ability to lead, train and coordinate team members.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing career and development opportunities.
• Positive, friendly team and organisation that encourages ideas and initiative.
• Leadership opportunity within a respected technical team.
• Several career paths with a major Australian and global organisation.
• Staff BBQs and frequent social gatherings.

At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.

• Salary Sacrifice
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products
• Novated Leasing
• Health and Well-being Benefits
• JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.