Product Development Officer

6 days ago

Somerton, Australia Downer Group Full time

Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

The Product Development Officer’s role operates within the National Research and Development Laboratory (NRDL) for Downer’s Transport and Infrastructure Services - Road Services Division. You will support the Senior Technical Officer and National Manager R&D to deliver research projects plus asphalt design and testing work for our national business.

The NRDL is Downer’s flagship laboratory, supporting R&D and consulting to a business that builds and maintains over 40,000km of roads nationally. We pride ourselves as leaders in the industry for innovation, technology and sustainability evidenced by initiatives such as our Recycled Toner modified roads. This will be an excellent opportunity to contribute to furthering innovation and fostering change in the industry that we operate in.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Tertiary Qualification in Science, Engineering or Materials (Background in Pavement Materials or Asphalt favourable)
- Knowledge and experience in one of the following technology areas is desirable; Bituminous Binders, Asphalt Design, Pavement Engineering
- Demonstrable and successful experience working in a Civil Engineering Technology Laboratory environment and quality system, preferably a NATA accredited facility is required
- Experience in researching and understanding complex information to develop and implement technical solutions
- A flair for problem solving and formulating solutions
- Strong safety focus - actively participate in and support Downer Zero Harm initiatives and strategies
- Laboratory duties including sampling, sample preparation, testing, training, research, equipment checks, report preparation and maintenance in line with the laboratory quality system

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Highly supportive, team orientated organisation
- A strong commitment to Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors
- Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support

As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.
- Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the Downer careers portal or to any Downer employees. Downer will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals._

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