About us
Geoquest Australia is a leading civil and geotechnical engineering firm, boasting 60 years of global experience across 40 countries. With a celebrated 50-year legacy in Australia, we excel in engineering, innovation and customer support. We provide solutions for soil structure interaction to retain, cross, protect and strengthen.
Retain: We develop bespoke earth retaining solutions, including Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls and various other retaining structures.
Cross: Our expertise extends to designing structures to cross obstacles, encompassing bridge abutments, underpasses, tunnels, precast arches, culvert and wildlife crossings.
Protect: We deploy robust protection systems to mitigate damage from geohazards, including rock-fall protection, erosion protection and nets and barriers.
Strengthen: Our portfolio includes designing and supplying materials for geosynthetic soil reinforcement in applications like basal reinforcement and slope stabilization.
Precast: Precast concrete solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of construction and infrastructure projects across Australia.
Part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, we leverage a comprehensive range of construction and engineering expertise from companies, such as Soletanche Bachy, Menard, Terre Armee, Freyssinet, Nuvia and Sixense.
About the role
We are seeking a full-time ongoing Laboratory and QA Coordinator to join our growing team in Ormeau. Reporting to the Precast Factory Manager, you will be responsible for the operation of the laboratory, including all associated record keeping and overall oversight of product quality.
This newly created position is designed to support our continued growth. This role will be required to work from 5.30am to 1.30pm alongside the other factory employees. You will receive ongoing support and guidance from our other laboratory employees who work at our other sites, as well as our fantastic team in Ormeau.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* Previous experience in a similar concrete testing, laboratory or Quality Assurance role is desirable.
* Ability to manage non-conformances through data analysis and process improvements.
* Understanding of laboratory/production workflows and testing methods.
* Maintain quality records & documentation.
* High attention to detail with strong data, documentation and organisational skills.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the laboratory in accordance with NATA standards.
* Perform all concrete testing, including slump tests, spread tests and crushing tests.
* Ensure all concrete samples are managed in accordance with standards and procedures, including curing, labelling and reporting.
* Ensure the laboratory is kept to a high standard of cleanliness and organised efficiently, according to 5S standards.
* Maintain documented procedures related to all tasks performed and assist in training others.
* Assist with NATA accreditation processes as required.
* Conduct QA checks, including pre-pour and post-pour checks, and other QA checks required to enhance quality and reduce the risk of non-compliances.
* Manage all administrative database and relevant paperwork required for the lab and QA processes, including lab software data entry and production system (master file).
* Assist in the identification of factory waste (materials, time, space, resources etc) and suggest solutions based on the lean manufacturing principles.
* Perform stocktakes of lab items as required.
* Develop and implement quality assurance processes to minimise number of costs of defects, minimise time of repairs, and ensure that no defective product is despatched to a customer.
* Minimise concrete waste and ensure any waste is utilised by casting concrete dunnage, Kelly blocks and/or block walls.
* Undertake other tasks as required by the Precast Factory Manager.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment.
Benefits of working at Geoquest Australia
At Geoquest Australia, we believe that our team members are the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth, as well as your health and well-being:
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free confidential support whenever you need it, for you and your family.
* Employee Share Program: Become a part of our company's success through shared ownership opportunities.
* Employee Referral Program: Help us grow the team and earn a $2,000 bonus for connecting us with talented individuals.
* Training & Development: We value your development and provide opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Professional Memberships: We'll cover the cost of your relevant professional membership to support your career growth and industry connections.
* Workplace Anniversary Leave: Celebrate your milestones with an additional day of leave on your work anniversary.
* Wellbeing Days: Participate in our many ongoing wellbeing initiates.
* Flexible work: Flexible work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
* Insurance Coverage: Stay protected with life insurance which includes 12 month's salary in the event of death, injury or illness either at work or at home.
* Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy 14 weeks of company-funded parental leave to bond with your growing family.
* Digital Wellbeing Platform: Enjoy free access to a digital wellbeing platform to support your mental, emotional and physical health.
How to apply
Apply now via SEEK with your resume.
For further information on the role, please email Janine McGregor (HR Manager) at -
Closing date
Applications close 5pm Monday, 19 January 2026.
Geoquest Australia strives to promote social integration, diversity and equal opportunities. We take action to ensure that the different elements of society are represented at every level of our organisation. We are particularly committed to increasing the number of women in management roles. Our business is rooted in our locations; the company listens to what is going on around it and supports employee joint initiatives for local development and education.
Our values & commitment
Fairness
We are driven by ethical & fair decision making and behaviours. We expect reciprocity from all our stakeholders.
Commitment
We do what we say, and say what we do.
Empowerment
We trust our colleagues, support each other to succeed and we hold ourselves to account.
Curiosity
We challenge the status quo and we actively seek new challenges.