Soil & Concrete Testing Technicians - Regional NSW

Full-Time Roles

- ASAP Start
- 2:1 Roster
- Travel Days Paid

We’re looking for experienced Soil and Concrete Testing Technicians to join our team working on major civil infrastructure and renewable energy projects across regional NSW. The work is located across the Newcastle to Dubbo regions, with multiple project sites available.

These are hands-on roles working across field and laboratory testing, suited to technicians who are comfortable working away, putting in solid hours and being part of a crew that gets the job done.

Work is available on a FIFO or DIDO basis, on a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster, with 10-12 hour shifts and penalty rates applying.

What’s On Offer

- 2:1 roster - 14 days on / 7 days off
- 10-12 hour shifts with penalty rates
- Travel days paid each swing
- Camp accommodation and meals supplied
- Flights organised and paid where applicable
- Travel allowance for DIDO employees
- Major civil and renewable energy projects
- Multiple regional NSW project locations
- Long-term, full-time employment
- Experienced supervisors and technical support
- Modern testing equipment and established systems
- Opportunities to build your CMT experience and progress into more senior roles

CMT Technicians - $32-$38 per hour + penalties This role is suited to someone with at least 2 years’ CMT experience, a minimum AQF Level 3 qualification, and competency across a variety of test methods. Senior CMT Technicians - Pay Negotiable

This role is suited to someone with at least 3 years’ CMT experience,



a minimum AQF Level 4 qualification, and competency across a wide variety of test methods.

Experience with calibrations, ISO 17025/9001 compliance, and training or mentoring junior staff is mandatory.

You will be supported by a dedicated Laboratory Manager and Project Team, but will be expected to take site-level ownership of testing schedules, communication and quality compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on the project and your experience, your work may include:

- Soil and concrete sampling and testing
- Compaction and density testing
- Moisture and field testing
- Laboratory-based soil testing
- Recording and reporting test results
- Other laboratory and field tests
- Working alongside construction crews and project teams
- Maintaining testing equipment and keeping work areas organised

About Us Construction Sciences is a major provider of construction materials testing across Australia and New Zealand. Our work supports nationally significant infrastructure and renewable energy projects including roads, bridges, rail, dams, airports and mining developments. With a network of more than 50 locations and a team of over 860 people, we are a trusted partner in delivering protected, reliable and technically sound results for some of the largest contractors in the industry.

We are also part of the global Kiwa Group, a leader in testing, inspection and certification services with more than 12,000 staff across 40 countries.

No recruitment agencies — we’re hiring directly.

📌 FIFO / DIDO CMT Technicians - Regional NSW (Merotherie)
🏢 Construction Sciences
📍 Merotherie