Trainee & Experienced Soil Technicians

Douglas Partners; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program for Health

Douglas Good Deals discounts

Coaching and mentoring from industrya

Job summary

Douglas Partners in Canberra is seeking Trainee or Experienced Soil & Concrete Technicians to join our team. This hands-on role involves working both on construction sites and in our laboratory, contributing to vital infrastructure projects across the region.

Whether you are starting out or stepping up, you will be mentored by experienced staff, with opportunities to assume more advanced work, reporting responsibilities and career development within our growing, employee-owned consultancy.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required for trainees.
• Experienced applicants may advance to mentoring or reporting roles.
• Environmental and geotechnical testing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conducting soil and concrete testing on site and in the lab.
• Accurately recording and reporting data to Australian Standards.
• Supporting geotechnical investigations for major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborating with technicians, engineers and project teams.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Job description

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.

Our core values—People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence—guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.

To learn more about our company values, visit www.douglaspartners.com.au

What the role is

We’re looking for Trainee or Experienced Soil & Concrete Technicians to join our Canberra team. Whether you're new to the industry or already have experience in construction materials testing, this is a great opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects across the region.

This is a hands-on, practical role that will see you working both on construction sites and in our laboratory.

Depending on your level of experience, you’ll be involved in:

• Conducting soil and concrete testing on site and in the lab;
• Accurately recording and reporting data in accordance with Australian Standards;
• Supporting geotechnical investigations for major infrastructure projects;
• Collaborating with skilled technicians, engineers and project teams.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, practical work, is dependable and loves learning by doing. No prior experience is needed, just a good attitude and a willingness to follow procedures with care.

For experienced applicants, there are opportunities to step into more advanced work, mentoring or reporting responsibilities.

About you

Whether you're starting out or stepping up, you'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy hands-on, practical work and don’t mind getting a dirty;
• Are a team player with a strong work ethic and good attention to detail;
• Are safety-conscious, dependable, and proactive;
• Can follow procedures accurately and consistently;
• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence;
• Hold a White Card and/or Nuclear Gauge licence – highly regarded, but we can help you obtain these if needed.

Previous experience in a soils or concrete lab, construction or civil field testing is highly desirable for experienced applicants.

Training and Development

• On the job training with experienced mentors;
• Career development, including yearly reviews and aligned pay progression;
• Company paid external course in laboratory operations.

What's in it for you

• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
• Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;
• Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders;
• Stable, long-term role in a growing and reputable organisation;
• Be part of meaningful, local infrastructure projects.

This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents or with permanent work rights in Australia.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.