Assistant Materials Officer
- Support laboratory and field-based testing for road materials.
- Conduct sampling and testing of various materials including soil and concrete.
- Maintain accurate records and operate testing equipment.
- Develop your technical experience supporting the quality of road material's
- ASSISTANT MATERIALS TECHNICIAN | Toowoomba |Up to $50.90 per hour
- TRAINEE MATERIALS TECHNICIAN | Warwick | Up to $44.75 per hour
Appoint Recruit is seeking two Materials Technicians to support laboratory and field-based testing across Queensland road infrastructure projects.
Two opportunities are available:
TRAINEE MATERIALS TECHNICIAN | Warwick | Up to $44.75 per hour + super
An entry-level opportunity offering hands-on training in construction materials testing. This could suit someone from civil construction, quarrying, concrete, asphalt, geotechnical services or laboratory support.
Civil engineering, engineering technology and applied science students or graduates are also encouraged to apply, provided they can work full-time.
ASSISTANT MATERIALS TECHNICIAN | Toowoomba |Up to $50.90 per hour +super
This position is suited to someone with practical exposure to construction materials testing, geotechnical services, civil quality assurance, quarrying, concrete or asphalt production, or laboratory and field work.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Depending on the position, your responsibilities may include:
- Sampling and testing soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen and asphalt
- Completing laboratory testing and field-based sampling
- Supporting pavement investigations
- Processing results and maintaining accurate records
- Operating, checking and maintaining testing equipment
- Assisting with technical investigations and materials research
- Following relevant departmental and Australian Standard testing procedures
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Current Class C driver licence
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail
- Practical and safety-conscious approach
- Confidence working in laboratory and outdoor environments
- Ability to handle samples weighing up to 25kg
- Flexibility to undertake regional travel and work at isolated locations
These positions offer the opportunity to develop valuable technical experience while supporting the quality of materials used across Queensland’s road network.
Please indicate whether you are applying for the Warwick Trainee position, the Toowoomba Assistant position or both.
Apply now or contact Tom Averill at Appoint Recruit on 0429 516 590 for a confidential discussion.
Reference number: 1754527
Profession:Science, Technology & EnvironmentEnvironmental/Geological Testing & Analysis
Company: Appoint Recruit
Date posted: 29th Sep, 2026
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