The Role:
Reporting directly to senior management, this is a hands‐on leadership role responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, technical compliance, staff development, and quality systems in line with NATA and Australian Standards. You will play a key role in strengthening laboratory procedures, supporting operational performance, and driving a strong culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Lead day‐to‐day asphalt laboratory operations and testing programs
* Manage NATA and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance requirements
* Mentor, train, and develop laboratory personnel
* Oversee technical reporting, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support mix design verification, production troubleshooting, and field compliance activities
* Coordinate laboratory resources across metro and regional projects
* Maintain laboratory equipment calibration and verification programs
* Provide technical support to clients, production teams, and project personnel
Skills & Experience:
* Extensive experience in asphalt and construction materials testing
* Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, NATA, and laboratory compliance systems
* Previous laboratory leadership or supervisory experience
* Strong technical, organisational, and communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions under pressure
* Diploma of Laboratory Technology (or equivalent) and current driver's licence
* Existing NATA Signatory status and experience in asphalt production or mobile laboratory operations highly regarded
Benefits:
* Full‐time position with excellent remuneration and fortnightly pay
* Excellent working conditions with a new purpose‐built depot coming in mid‐2026
* Long‐term career growth and leadership opportunity
* Highly supportive and team‐oriented company with a strong commitment to ongoing training and maintaining a zero‐harm environment
Our Culture:
C.A.R.E.S values:
Committed: We come together to deliver—for our customers, each other, and the communities in which we work.
Adaptable: No challenge is too big! We embrace new ways, new thinking and change. We see solutions, not roadblocks.
Reliable: You can trust KEE—it's in our name—Keep Exceeding Expectations—through delivering—all time.
Excellent: Our people are the best at what we do. We create solutions and build lasting relationships.
Safe: Keeping ourselves and others safe will always be the most important thing.
We invest in our people, offering training, upskilling, and opportunities for career growth—often promoting from within. Our team is diverse, inclusive, and collaborative, bringing together different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds. We value our people, health and safety, the community, and the environment, creating a workplace culture that's truly one of a kind.
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