Start a Long-Term Career in Construction Materials Testing Trainee Laboratory Technician – Luscombe (Upper Gold Coast)
About Us
Construction Sciences is Australia’s leading construction materials testing company, supporting major infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Our work helps deliver roads, bridges, airports, railways, mines and major developments that keep the country moving.
With more than 860 staff across 50+ locations, we’re proud to be part of the global Kiwa Group, a leader in testing, inspection and certification in over 40 countries.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for Trainee & Experienced Laboratory Technicians to join our Luscombe quarry-based laboratory. No experience? No problem — full training is provided.
You’ll work on site at a major quarry, testing aggregates, soils and concrete used on real construction projects. This is a hands-on role that gets you out of an office and into a practical, stable career with genuine long-term opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Testing construction materials using lab equipment
* Recording results and entering data into our systems
* Manual tasks including lifting (up to 20kg), cutting and sample preparation
* Working on your feet in a quarry and laboratory environment
* Some overtime and Saturday work when required
About You
* Keen to start a trade-style career or change direction
* Safety-focused and physically capable
* Reliable, practical and willing to learn
* Comfortable working outdoors, in quarries and dusty environments
* Flexible with early starts and occasional weekend work
* A current Australian driver’s licence (manual preferred)
* White Card (or willing to get one quickly)
* Australian or NZ citizenship or permanent residency
What’s in It for You
* Pay Rate: $20 – $27 per hour (starting at $20 for trainees aged 18 years, with the pay rate increasing by age and trainee classification, in line with the Award).
* Junior trainees (under 21) are paid at the applicable Award junior rate, while adult trainees receive $27 ph
* A clear pathway into a long-term, stable career
* Paid parental leave for both men and women
* Discounts on fuel, shopping, travel and accommodation
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Supportive team and full on-the-job training
Join Australia’s leader in construction materials testing and build a career you can be proud of.
No recruitment agencies please.