About the role
The Geotechnical Engineer delivers CVST's geotechnical reporting and site classification services, interpreting field and laboratory data to produce explicit, technically sound reports.
This role suits an engineer with approximately 1-5 years' relevant experience who can work with growing independence while continuing to develop under the guidance of senior engineers.
The main focus of the role is preparing site classification and geotechnical reports and interpreting investigation data; during periods of high demand, the role may also be required to assist in CVST's NATA-accredited laboratory with sample preparation and testing.
Key responsibilities
Prepare site classification and geotechnical reports (e.g. AS ****) from field and laboratory data, with increasing independence
Interpret field and laboratory results and apply CVST reporting templates and quality processes consistently
Ensure reports are accurate, clear, technically sound and defensible
Liaise with supervising engineers to review, finalise and incorporate feedback on reports
During periods of high demand, assist in the laboratory with sample preparation and testing in accordance with CVST methods and NATA / ISO/IEC ***** requirements
Maintain sample integrity, records and traceability when supporting laboratory activities
Prepare and contribute to more complex geotechnical reports, with support from senior engineers as required
Interpret field and test data and undertake geotechnical calculations and analysis
Assist with and attend site investigations to build practical understanding of how field data informs site classification reports
Log soil and rock profiles,



complete field sheets (including TabLogs) and recover, label and store samples
About you
Bachelor degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a closely related discipline
Approximately 1-5 years' relevant geotechnical experience, including exposure to site classifications, investigations and/or reporting
Developing ability to interpret field and laboratory data and prepare geotechnical and site classification reports
Good written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to follow standard methods, checklists and quality procedures and to work with growing independence
Current driver's licence and willingness to travel and stay away overnight as required
Construction Induction (White) Card and current First Aid, or willingness to obtain
Desirable: Experience in a geotechnical consulting, civil or NATA-accredited laboratory environment
Desirable: Working knowledge of AS **** and AS ****
Desirable: Competency in, or willingness to train in, the safe use of nuclear density gauges (NDG)
About us
Central Victorian Soil Testing (CVST) is a locally owned Bendigo-based geotechnical engineering business.
Operating since ****, we deliver site classifications, geotechnical investigations, in-situ and NATA-accredited laboratory testing across commercial, residential, civil, water and infrastructure projects throughout Victoria and beyond.
Our Business Management System is certified to ISO ****, ISO ***** and ISO *****, and our Strathdale laboratory is NATA accredited to ISO/IEC *****.
We pride ourselves on operating transparently, working safely, and collaborating with our clients to deliver quality geotechnical outcomes.

📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Central Victorian Soil Testing
📍 Victoria