Senior Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Chadwick Geotechnics Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you an experienced NATA-authorised signatory looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to join a leading geotechnical consultancy with a strong technical legacy and growing footprint in Southeast Queensland?

Chadwick Geotechnics is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Senior Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Supervisor to support our field and laboratory testing operations across the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane corridor.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality construction materials testing, maintaining NATA accreditation, and mentoring junior staff.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Actively deliver and perform a range of geotechnical and construction materials tests.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA quality systems.
  • Participate in internal and external audits and proficiency programs.
  • Lead and train junior technicians, fostering a culture of accuracy and integrity.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
  • Liaise with field and project teams to ensure timely sample handling and reporting.
  • Promote a strong safety-first culture in all work practices.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a NATA-authorised signatory in CMT or geotechnical testing.
  • Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent tertiary qualification.
  • Sound knowledge of Australian standards and Queensland TMR test methods.
  • Experience supervising teams or mentoring junior staff in a laboratory setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid Driver's Licence, Construction Induction Card (White Card), and PDMG Licence desirable.

Why Join Us

  • Work in a supportive and technically driven environment.
  • Career development opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Be part of a team committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive remuneration and employee benefits package.

A pre-employment medical is also required for this position.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and offer an environment in which new ideas, innovation and achievement of results are rewarded. We implement sustainability into how we operate and are committed to taking action to respond to the global and local sustainability challenges facing our natural environment and society.

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'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at Chadwick Geotechnics and we are committed to providing equal opportunities, and a work environment which is inclusive of all. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Chadwick Geotechnics acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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