Technician Geotechnical Laboratory

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
• Willing to obtain or have completed a Certificate III or higher applicable to construction materials testing
• LGO 1-5 ($52,913 - $88,532 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

About the role

The Townsville City Council Geotechnical Laboratory maintains 3rd party accreditation with NATA with internationally recognised service to internal customers. The 3rd party accreditation with NATA means that the Geotechnical Laboratory can provide services and advice under the NATA registration to the open market/broader industry.

This position is responsible for completing requested testing and sampling under the supervision of the Geotechnical Laboratory Team Leader and Senior Team Leader. This position is to provide accurate and timely, cost-effective test analysis of existing material encountered within a proposed project site or construction materials purchased by Council. These results are utilised by Council/Contractors to produce timely accurate designs, drawings, schedules and estimates for capital infrastructure projects or to verify that construction materials and construction methods meet project specifications.

About you

Skills for this role are varied dependent on your qualifications, but the minimum requirement is a willingness to obtain or have completed a Certificate III or higher applicable to construction materials testing. As per the position description, qualifications range from a Certificate III to a Diploma in Civil Engineering plus relevant experience.

You will have knowledge or willing to learn accurate and efficient sampling and testing of construction materials in accordance with the requirements for NATA registration. You will also have the ability to learn and demonstrate working knowledge and continual improvement in use of Australian Standards, Queensland Main Roads Standards and all other relevant legislation and guidelines associated with the analysis of construction material.

You will have demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff of all levels as well as a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also have the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team, manage multiple tasks and multiple reporting relationships, and to use initiative to problem-solve and provide advice on matters affecting laboratory operations.

You will have a current user licence for a Moisture Nuclear Density Gauge or the ability to obtain one from Queensland Health. Desirably you will have previous experience in a Local, State or Federal Government engineering unit or Geotechnical Laboratory.

**Cadets, trainees or school leavers with an interest in this field are encouraged to apply.**

Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Thursday 18 April 2024

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N01209_Technician Geotechnical Laboratory_Updated_04Apr2024_PD.pdf