Trainee Soil Technicians

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 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 are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Trainee Soil Technician to join our Wollongong laboratory team. This is a hands‑on practical role that takes you outdoors on construction sites and into our laboratory.

In this role, you’ll learn how to:

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

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.

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Possess a strong sense of initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm;
• Enjoy practical, hands‑on work (you might get a bit dirty - we play with soil!);
• Have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing things the right way;
• Can follow instructions and procedures accurately;
• Are safety‑conscious, honest and work well with others;
• Hold a current Australian manual driver’s licence;
• Hold a White Card and Nuclear Gauge licence - highly regarded, however, can be organised once employed.

Training and Development

At Douglas Partners, we invest in your growth through:

• 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;
• Opportunities to work on 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.