Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a state government client to support them in recruiting for an Assistant Materials Officer based in East Toowoomba, QLD.
This is a 6-month contract (with extension potential), with an immediate start.
About the role: Undertake basic materials classification and compliance testing, and assist practitioners with specialist tests Support sampling, equipment checking, calibration, investigations and instrumentation Complete significant calculation work using manual and software-based tools Work both indoor and outdoor, including physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 25kg, shovelling, uneven terrain)
Occasional isolated locations with limited mobile coverage for up to 5 days — all travel costs covered Preferred Requirements: Current Class C driver's licence Sound numeracy skills, comfortable with software-based calculation tools Physically able to perform manual handling, lifting and extended standing/walking Comfortable with regional travel and time away from home base Preferred Qualifications: No formal qualifications mandatory, but prior materials, geotech, civil lab or technical testing experience highly regarded If you're open to contract work, apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.