Assistant Materials Officer - Government
Pay Rate:
$***** per hour + super
Duration:
6-month assignment
Travel:
Work-related travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals covered by TMR
APG Workforce is currently seeking an
Assistant Materials Officer
to join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) team based in
East Toowoomba
for a 6
-month assignment
.
This is a hands‐on role providing support to materials practitioners across construction materials testing, sampling, field investigations and instrumentation. The position involves a combination of laboratory and field‐based work, including regular regional travel.
About the Role
As an Assistant Materials Officer, you will assist materials practitioners with a range of testing and investigation activities associated with construction and road infrastructure materials.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertake basic materials classification and compliance testing
Assist materials testing practitioners with general and specialist testing
Assist with sampling, equipment checking and calibration
Support field investigations and instrumentation activities
Operate equipment, apparatus and reagents in accordance with documented procedures
Ensure PPE and other required safety equipment is used correctly
Perform calculations using both manual and software-based tools
Maintain compliance with departmental and regional policies, WH&S; legislation and governance requirements
Undertake work across both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year
Complete regular physical tasks involving testing equipment, shovelling and manual handling
Walk across uneven or adverse terrain during field activities
Lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg
Travel to various locations as required, including isolated areas
Assistant Materials Officer
Pay Rate:




$***** per hour + super
Duration:
6-month assignment
Travel:
Work-related travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals covered by TMR
APG Workforce is currently seeking an
Assistant Materials Officer
to join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) team based in
East Toowoomba
for a 6
-month assignment
.
This is a hands‐on role providing support to materials practitioners across construction materials testing, sampling, field investigations and instrumentation. The position involves a combination of laboratory and field‐based work, including regular regional travel.
About the Role
As an Assistant Materials Officer, you will assist materials practitioners with a range of testing and investigation activities associated with construction and road infrastructure materials.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertake basic materials classification and compliance testing
Assist materials testing practitioners with general and specialist testing
Assist with sampling, equipment checking and calibration
Support field investigations and instrumentation activities
Operate equipment, apparatus and reagents in accordance with documented procedures
Ensure PPE and other required safety equipment is used correctly
Perform calculations using both manual and software-based tools
Maintain compliance with departmental and regional policies, WH&S; legislation and governance requirements
Undertake work across both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year




Complete regular physical tasks involving testing equipment, shovelling and manual handling
Walk across uneven or adverse terrain during field activities
Lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg
Travel to various locations as required, including isolated areas
About You To be considered for this prospect, you will have:
Current Class C Driver Licence – mandatory
Sound numeracy skills and confidence completing calculations
Ability to use computer/software-based tools
Ability to follow documented testing and safety procedures
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to safely lift and handle samples and equipment weighing up to 25kg
Willingness to work across laboratory and outdoor field environments
Ability to undertake physically demanding work including lifting, bending, shovelling, standing and walking
Willingness to travel and work in isolated locations when required
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
Travel & Field Work
The position may require travel to various locations to undertake sampling, testing and field investigations. At times, you may be working in isolated locations with limited or no mobile phone coverage for periods of up to
five days
.
Appropriate levels of contact will be maintained between employees and the home base.
TMR will cover required work‐related travel costs, including accommodation, meals and incidentals.
Physical Requirements
A significant component of this position involves regular physical activity, including
manual handling, lifting samples up to 25kg, bending, shovelling and extended periods of standing and walking across varying terrain
.
Applicants must be able to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the position.
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📌 Assistant Materials Officer - Government (Toowoomba)
🏢 Apg Workforce
📍 Toowoomba