Technical Specialist

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In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and optimising the technical performance of our Concrete products. As an integral stakeholder, you will provide expert consultation to our customers and internal departments in line with compliance, quality and cost specifications. This is an exciting opportunity where you will contribute to Boral's sustainability initiatives and add value to a variety of infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

Your day will involve:
Reporting to the Technical & Quality Manager, you will have the opportunity to see that you gain full exposure to a range of responsibilities including:

• Perform laboratory tests on concrete and aggregates in accordance with AS 1012 and AS 1141 standards (e.g., PSD, flakiness index, Los Angeles abrasion, compressive strength, shrinkage).
• Conduct plastic and hardened concrete testing, including slump, air content, density/yield, setting time, compressive strength, and shrinkage.
• Support civil and structural engineers by providing test data, technical insights, and participating in laboratory and plant trials under AS 1379 requirements.
• Assist in the design, development, and verification of customised concrete mixes, including conducting test batches and plant trials.
• Undertake aggregate durability testing (soundness, absorption, particle density, ASR monitoring) to support long-term concrete performance.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify lab equipment to ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA standards; ensure traceability and audit readiness.
• Manage and document test records, calibration logs, and reports in compliance with NATA-accredited procedures.
• Liaise with engineers, plant staff, and laboratory teams to communicate results, troubleshoot issues, and support decision-making.
• Provide input to improve mix designs, testing practices, and contribute to R&D/product development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimise laboratory workflows, applying BPS/LEAN practices where relevant.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, NATA accreditation requirements, and internal quality systems in all testing activities.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated career within the concrete or construction industry (preferred)
• Experience using QestMix, QestLab and Command are highly regarded
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, and the ability to manage a variety of stakeholders
• Customer centric work ethic and a solutions driven approach
• Current Driver's License and the flexibility to travel across sites in Perth when needed

What's on offer?

• Earn a competitive base salary from $80,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation, reflective of your skills and experience
• Join a large Technical Services team excited to support your development
• Join an industry aimed at offering value to the community
• Genuine career growth opportunities within Boral Australia
• Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work for an organisation dedicated to health, safety and the environment
• Equal Opportunity Employer

About Boral Concrete
At Boral Concrete, we have more than 200 operational sites across Australia. Rarely a day goes by that you wouldn't pass one of our batching plants or Agitator trucks. Our people and products have helped enable a variety of residential and commercial projects including Western Sydney International Airport, Crown Sydney and NorthConnex.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours:
Safety
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Teamwork, Ambition
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Accountability
and
Respect
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We're proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.