Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Lead the Materials Services team, providing operational oversight and direction for the unit and technical leadership for staff.
• Project manage the delivery of materials testing and investigation services for transport infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed technical reports from research and investigation activities, presenting findings and interpretations, offering recommendations and practical solutions, and identifying relevant risks.
• Provide specialist advice, services and technical leadership in: o procedural aspects of tests and the interpretation of test results o methodologies used for specialist investigations, audit and instrumentation activities o the adequacy of geotechnical investigation briefs developed by consultants o interpretation and application of codes of practice, testing procedures and standards, specifications and technical notes o management, calibration and maintenance program for laboratory and field-testing equipment o provision of custom solutions and reporting to NATA standards.
• Manage a program of surveillance and audit activity targeting materials testing services and quality of materials supplied to projects.
• Prepare reports detailing the results of surveillance and audit activities, presenting findings with identified necessary actions, and all framed within the context of risk for the project.
• Undertake stakeholder liaison to ensure expectations and needs are managed, projects are being delivered, performance is reviewed, and issues addressed.
• Monitor and review the performance of laboratories and provide advice to senior technical management on strategies to achieve and maintain technical governance standards.
• Provide technology transfer by managing the development and delivery of training including project linked training for departmental and industry engineering and technical personnel.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Possession of a "C" Class driver's licence.
• Possession of a Diploma of Laboratory Technology or acceptable equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution or RTO is mandatory.
• It is expected that the successful applicant will adhere to health monitoring protocols as provided by the Department in line with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Regulation (Qld) ****.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
Desirable qualifications
• Possession of an Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Technology or acceptable equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution or registered training organisation is desirable.
• Possession of an Associate Degree in Engineering or acceptable equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution is highly desirable.
• Recognised as a NATA signatory accountable for the veracity of Test certificates and Sampling Certificates in keeping with the departments Corporate NATA Accreditation.
Requirements of the role
• Demonstrates expertise and sound knowledge in the characteristics, behaviours and performance of civil engineering materials associated with transport infrastructure projects.
• Works constructively within a team environment for the betterment of the team.
• Proven ability to deliver project outcomes and demonstrates persistence in working through obstacles and challenges in the delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to prepare technical reports and communicate in a clear, succinct manner.
• Demonstrates sound governance by supporting others to embrace and operate within legislative and policy frameworks.
Applications to remain current for 12 months Job Ad Reference: QLD/********* Closing Date: Monday, 8th December ****