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Form of workDowner’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
The Product Development Officer’s role operates within the Product Development Hub for Downer’s Transport and Infrastructure. You will support the Product Development Manager (Asphalt) to deliver research projects plus asphalt design and testing work for our trans-Tasman business.
The Product Development Hub is the Australian arm of Road Science (a Downer Company). This hub, formerly known as the National Research and Development Laboratory, is a flagship research facility, developing and supporting R&D which primarily consults to Downer's Transport and Infrastructure operations that build and maintain over 40,000 km of roads nationally. We pride ourselves as leaders in the industry for innovation, technology and sustainability evidenced by initiatives such as Reconophalt, HaulPac and EcoPrime.
ABOUT YOU
- Tertiary Qualification in Science, Engineering or Materials (Background in Pavement Materials or Asphalt favourable)
- Knowledge and experience in one of the following technology areas is desirable; Bituminous Binders, Asphalt Design, Pavement Engineering
- Demonstrable and successful experience working in a Civil Engineering Technology Laboratory environment and quality system, preferably a NATA accredited facility is required
- Experience in researching and understanding complex information to develop and implement technical solutions
- A flair for problem solving and formulating solutions
- Strong safety focus - actively participate in and support Downer Zero Harm initiatives and strategies
- Laboratory duties including sampling, sample preparation, testing, training, research, equipment checks, report preparation and maintenance in line with the laboratory quality system
WHAT WE OFFER
- Highly supportive, team orientated organisation
- A strong commitment to Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors
- Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support
For more information please contact: *********@downergroup.com . Please note emailed applications are not accepted.
As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.
Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the Downer careers portal or to any Downer employees. Downer will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.
