The purpose of the Assistant Materials Officer is to provide assistance to materials practitioners and undertake a range of activities including sampling, basic construction materials tests, field investigations and instrumentations.

Job details

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking basic materials classification and compliance tests, and assist materials testing practitioners with other tests including specialist tests.
• Assist with sampling, equipment checking and calibration, investigations and instrumentation.
• Perform all sampling and testing in strict accordance with the Materials Services Management Operations System.
• Use all equipment, apparatus and reagents in keeping with documented procedures as well as ensure all personal protection equipment (PPE) and other safety devices are used when and as directed.
• Assist senior staff in liaising with customers, stakeholders and service authorities.
• Develop an understanding of NATA accreditation.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Required to commit to the Materials Services Career Development Program which will include achievement of a Certificate III/IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Current holder of a Class C driver's licence.
Highly desirable requirements
• Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/631315/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 306KB)
  
  
  631315-25 Role Description.1. (Word, 575KB)