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Laboratory Manager – Construction Materials Testing
Lead the lab.
Develop the people.
Help build what comes next.
Who is RSG Geotechnical?
RSG Geotechnical brings together an established regional team, proven technical capability and long-standing relationships with some of the region's leading developers, contractors and engineers.
We want the best people working with the best clients.
Our growth has been built largely on repeat business, strong relationships and consistent technical delivery.
We're now investing in the next stage of that growth — strengthening our leadership structure through internal promotion and new skills, developing our people and building the systems and capability required for a larger professional geotechnical business.
We're intentionally building around:
High technical standards
Quality outcomes
Accountability
Professionalism
Strong client relationships
Developing our people
Doing the job properly
We believe good technical work matters.
We're building RSG around capable people who take ownership, maintain high standards and want the opportunity to develop as the business grows.
Is this you?
Read on to learn more about your next career move.
This is a role for an experienced CMT professional who wants more than simply running tests or managing a roster.
We're looking for someone who wants tolead a team, remain technically hands‐on, own standards and help build a high‐performing laboratory operation.
This is ahands‐on leadership rolewith responsibility for the day-to-day performance of our Toowoomba laboratory and technical team.
While leadership, planning and laboratory management are central to the position,you will also undertake hands‐on construction materials testing as part of your role.
We want our Laboratory Manager to remain technically connected to the work — someone who understands what's happening at the bench,



can test alongside the team and leads with practical credibility.
You'll balance this hands‐on involvement with responsibility for people, workflow, quality, clients and priorities.
You'll be trusted to take ownership of the laboratory function, make decisions and ensure the right things happen without needing to be constantly directed.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, mentoring and developing Laboratory and Technical Officers
Undertaking hands‐on laboratory testing as part of the day‐to‐day role
Planning laboratory workload, scheduling and resources
Maintaining high standards of testing accuracy and technical compliance
Overseeing adherence to our NATA Quality Management System
Championing WHS, quality and compliance requirements
Reviewing laboratory performance, productivity and workflow
Managing equipment, calibration and laboratory resources
Supporting training, competency and signatory development
Working closely with field teams and operational leadership
Managing client expectations and technical enquiries
Assisting with proposals, project planning and commercial decisions
Supporting annex laboratories and future regional operations
As RSG grows, there will also be opportunities to contribute beyond the laboratory into broaderoperations, project management, quality and leadership initiatives.
The Person We're Looking For
Technical experience matters, buthow you operate matters just as much.
You'll probably be someone who naturally takes ownership.
You like knowing what's happening, what needs to happen next and who is responsible for getting it done.
You set high standards for yourself and others and are comfortable holding people accountable to them.
You're likely to be:
Organised and structured in the way you work
Naturally accountable and dependable




Proactive rather than waiting to be told
Confident setting expectations with a team
Calm when priorities change or workload increases
Detail‐focused where quality and compliance matter
Comfortable following systems while looking for ways to improve them
Direct and professional in your communication
Motivated by achieving measurable outcomes
Someone who takes genuine pride in doing things properly
You don't need to be the loudest person in the room.
You do need to be comfortableleading from the front, making decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes.
Your Technical Background
You may currently be:
An experienced Laboratory Manager
A Laboratory Supervisor ready for greater responsibility
A Senior CMT Technician ready to take the next step
An experienced technical professional with strong laboratory and people leadership capability
Ideally, you'll have:
Sound knowledge of AS ****, AS **** and relevant TMR test methods
Experience working within a NATA‐accredited laboratory
Strong understanding of laboratory QA and compliance requirements
Experience supervising, training or mentoring technical staff
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent as a minimum, with Diploma‐level qualifications highly regarded
Current Queensland Nuclear Density Gauge Licence
Robust communication and problem‐solving skills
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining standards
You must also:
Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
Hold a Construction White Card
Have full Australian working rights
Be willing to undertake apre‐employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
What's On Offer
A competitive senior‐level salary package
Structured performance incentive prospect
Company vehicle or vehicle access as appropriate to the role
Genuine ownership of an key business function
Direct access to senior leadership
An established laboratory and technical team
Strong pipeline of local and regional work
Ongoing professional and leadership development
Relocation assistance where appropriate
Genuine opportunity to progress as RSG continues to grow
Interested?
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📌 Lab Manager (Toowoomba)
🏢 RSG Geotechnical
📍 Toowoomba