Who We Are Chadwick Geotechnics is a leading supplier of testing, and engineering services to the Geotechnical, Civil and Environmental Engineering disciplines across the Eastern seaboard, Recent Zealand and the Asia Pacific Region.

We specialise in site investigations, geotechnical design, environmental assessments, and ground engineering solutions, as well as offering a comprehensive range of instrumentation and monitoring services. Our clients come from a diverse range of sectors, including construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, and government.

The opportunity We have a excellent role for a Field & Laboratory Engineer to support our technical team and deliver high-quality laboratory and field services across construction materials testing and geotechnical investigations. This will be an initial 6 Month Fixed Term contract engagement.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a combination of practical fieldwork, laboratory testing, technical reporting and working collaboratively within a professional engineering environment. This will involve physical and outdoor work in challenging environmental condition.

You will report to the Specialist Laboratory Engineer – Team Leader, or their delegate, and work closely with the wider Chadwick Geotechnics and Tonkin & Taylor Group teams.

What You’ll Be Doing Laboratory Testing

- Perform laboratory testing in accordance with relevant Australian and international standards and codes of practice.
- Maintain knowledge of, and accreditation for, applicable NATA tests.
- Develop and maintain a sound understanding of laboratory practices and operations.
- Undertake training and quality assurance testing as required.
- Prepare accurate test reports in accordance with company quality standards.
- Enter and maintain test data in the required format, including manual and computer-based records.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.




- Manage time and competing priorities effectively.

Fieldwork

- Assist with soil and ground investigations, including the planning and supervision of agreed field investigation programs.
- Undertake soil and rock logging, sampling and in-situ testing.
- Carry out field density testing where required.
- Collect, verify and accurately record field data.
- Complete calculations and assist with the analysis of results.
- Maintain accurate field notes, site plans and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Prepare figures, diagrams and plans.
- Present field and laboratory data clearly and accurately.

Quality Assurance

- Assist with internal auditing and quality assurance processes to monitor compliance.
- Follow company quality system requirements and contribute to maintaining a high standard of technical delivery.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of software systems to meet the evolving needs of the business.
- Perform quality assurance testing to specified standards, including laboratory testing as directed.

Health & Safety

- Comply with company HSE policies, procedures, SWMS and safe operating requirements.
- Complete all required training, inductions and health assessments.
- Hold a valid Construction Industry Card (CIC) and driver’s licence.
- Wear and maintain company-provided PPE.
- Work safely, report hazards and incidents promptly, and use equipment responsibly.
- Support environmentally sustainable work practices.

What You’ll Bring

- Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
- An interest in construction materials testing,



laboratory operations and field investigations.
- The ability to follow technical procedures and relevant standards accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work productively both autonomously and as part of a team.
- A professional approach to documentation, data management and reporting.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety.

Experience in construction materials testing, geotechnical fieldwork, laboratory testing or NATA-accredited environments will be highly regarded. Essential Requirements

- A valid driver’s licence for the vehicle you are operating.
- A Construction Industry Card (CIC).
- Willingness to complete all required company, project and industry training.

Why join Chad Geotechnics? Chadwick Geotechnics is more than just a place to work. Here, your contributions make a difference as you collaborate with experts on some of Victoria’s and Australia’s most interesting and meaningful projects, including major infrastructure, land development and renewable energy initiatives. We embrace diversity and inclusion and offer an environment in which new ideas, innovation, technical rigour, and achievement of results are rewarded. We implement sustainability into how we operate and are committed to taking action to respond to the global and local sustainability challenges facing our natural environment and society.

Want to join the team? Apply Now! For further information on Chadwick Geotechnics, go to https://www.chadwickgeotechnics.com.au . For more information on our careers go to www.tonkintaylor.co.nz/careers . Chadwick Geotechnics is committed to providing equal opportunities, and a work environment which is inclusive of all. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

📌 Field and Laboratory Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Chadwick Geotechnics
📍 Melbourne