Environmental Field Technician

2 days ago

Brisbane Airport, Australia Asbestest Pty Ltd Full time

**Company Description**

Asbestest is redefining asbestos testing in Australia - fast, mobile and client-focused. We’re not your average lab. Our fully mobile setup, tight-knit and ambitious team are changing how asbestos testing and compliance are done across Australia. We’re looking for a motivated **Environmental Field Technician (Asbestos) / Team Lead** ready to hit the ground running to help us deliver critical results onsite, fast, and when people need it most.

Our team is committed to achieving NATA accreditation and ISO 9001 certification, for the highest standards in quality. Asbestest is here to be known for trusted asbestos testing backed by leading-edge technology and industry best practices.

**Role Description**

We’re looking for a full-time, onsite **Environmental Field Technician (Asbestos) / Team Lead** to join our growing team in Brisbane, QLD. This is an onsite, hands-on role working from our mobile asbestos testing laboratory delivering accurate results, with same-day reporting. You’ll play a key role in maintaining clear and professional communication with both clients and team members to ensure testing is accurate, timely, and aligned with our safety-first approach.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Lead asbestos inspections, sample collection and analysis aligned with AS 5370 and ISO 17025
- Prepare documentation & reports to NATA-accredited standards
- Use tools like PLM, stereo microscopes & field sampling equipment
- Stay current with asbestos-related regulations and drive compliance
- Communicate clearly with clients, builders, and civilians onsite
- Participate in internal training, team meetings, and contribute to growth

**What You Bring**:
Must-haves:

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, or similar
- 3+ years of relevant field experience (asbestos-focused)
- PLM & Stereo Microscope knowledge and experience (**must**)
- Australian Driver’s License (must - we're a mobile laboratory)
- Strong time management and independence
- Experience in asbestos testing and handling
- Experience / knowledge of asbestos and how to identify it using a microscope (**must**)
- Ability to positively lead a team as we grow
- Familiarity with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS 5370 (previously AS 4964) or ISO 22262

**Highly desirable**:

- Experience in a NATA- accredited laboratory
- WHS tickets (e.g. Working at Heights, asbestos awareness)

**Why Join Asbestest?**
- **Every day is different** - we’re always in the field
- **New tech & training** - work with cutting-edge systems & tech
- **Career progression** - opportunity to move into management
- **Supportive team** - we’ve got your back, always
- **High-impact work** - you’ll be part of emergency responses & recovery

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience identifying asbestos using a PLM & Stereo Micrcoscope?
- Do you have a valid, open Australian Drivers License?
- Do you have a tertiary qualification in Occupational Hygiene or alternative, relevant Science?

Work Location: In person

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