Trainee Laboratory Technician

5 hours ago

Petrie Queensland, Australia Construction Sciences Full time $72,000 - $108,000 per year

About Us: Construction Sciences is Australia's leading construction materials testing organization, providing essential support for infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Our services include construction materials testing, and environmental consulting.  We work with top Engineering and Construction companies, delivering precise results critical to the design and construction of roads, bridges, dams, airports, mines, and rail infrastructure. 

At Construction Sciences, we prioritise our people, employing over 900 staff including Technicians, Specialised Staff and Environmental Scientists across 50+ locations. We're part of the global Kiwa Group, a leader in testing, inspection, and certification services in over 40 countries.

About the Roles:

We're on the lookout for Trainee Construction Materials Testing Technicians to join our Petrie Laboratory team. This hands-on role involves working both in our Petrie lab and at local quarries, carrying out aggregate testing. You'll start with full training at our Brendale Laboratory before moving into day-to-day operations at Petrie. Regular travel to other quarries will be part of your day, so you'll need to be comfortable driving between sites.

At the quarry, you'll collect and prepare rock and aggregate samples, run tests to measure their strength, size, and durability, and record your findings for client reports. It's a mix of lab work and field work, with plenty of time outdoors and on your feet.

If you like staying active, value safety, and want a secure, long-term career, this role offers a solid pathway – even if the work can be repetitive at times.

What's in It for You:

  • Start time: Generally 6am or 7am, 37.5 hr week  + overtime
  • Trainee Wages: $20 – $27 per hour (starting at $20 for trainees aged 18 years, with the pay rate increasing by age and trainee classification, in line with the Award).

    Junior trainees (under 21) are paid at the applicable Award junior rate, while adult trainees receive $27/hr.
  • Career Growth: Long-term opportunities for development.
  • Traineeship: Obtain Cert III or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques with
  • Get paid while you train, plus earn around $3,000–$4,200 in additional incentives throughout Traineeship (amounts may vary).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Savings: Discounts on retail, food, fuel, shopping, travel, insurance, banking, and more.

What We're Looking For:

  • Drivers Licence (Must have)
  • Ideal for people looking to launch their career — no prior experience required.
  • Team players with a strong work ethic
  • Desire for repetitive tasks
  • Comfortable with physical, hands-on work and standing for extended  periods
  • Punctual and reliable – early starts are key
  • Strong attention to detail when recording test results
  • Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
  • Good communication skills and basic computer literacy
  • Australian / NZ Citizen or Permanent resident

Join an Australian leader who genuinely look after their staff

No Recruitment Agencies - Thank you.

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