Job Description
Quality Assurance Trainee – Civil Construction n
Build your career in Quality Assurance and civil construction within a growing civil construction team!
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Are you looking to take the next step in your civil construction career and develop your skills in Quality Assurance and Quality Control?
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Quality Assurance Trainee to join our civil construction team. This is an excellent chance for someone who has an interest in construction quality and wants to build a long-term career in the industry.
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You don't need to be a QA expert - we are looking for someone with the right attitude, willingness to learn and an interest in understanding how quality is delivered across civil construction projects.
About the Role
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Working alongside our Project Managers, Supervisors and Engineers, you will gain hands‐on experience across all aspects of civil construction quality assurance.
Your role will include:
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Assisting with site inspections and quality checks.
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Assisting with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality checklists.
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Maintaining accurate quality records and project documentation.
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Assisting with material and construction testing.
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Recording and monitoring test results.
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Assisting with Non‐Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
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Supporting project handover and completion documentation.
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements.
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Assisting the project team to ensure works are completed in accordance with required quality standards.
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Working with site teams to identify and address quality issues.
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Learning and developing your knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications and quality systems.
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What We're Looking For
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Keen to build a career in civil construction quality.
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Reliable, organised and genuinely interested in learning.
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Naturally detail‐focused and takes pride in getting things right.
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Confident communicating with people across all levels of a project.
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Comfortable working both on site and with documentation.
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Able to follow processes and procedures.
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Proactive and willing to ask questions and learn from experienced team members.
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Committed to quality and doing the job properly.
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Previous civil construction experience is highly regarded but not essential. You may be a recent graduate, someone with a civil construction background looking for a career change, or an experienced site‐based employee ready to move into a quality‐focused role.
What We Offer
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Structured on‐the‐job training and development.
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Opportunity to build a career in Quality Assurance within the civil construction industry.
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Hands‐on exposure to live civil construction projects.
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Support and mentoring from experienced project and site personnel.
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Opportunity to develop practical knowledge of QA systems, ITPs, testing and project documentation.
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A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged.
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Potential for ongoing career progression as your skills and experience develop.
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Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (or similar)
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Why Join Us?
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This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to learn from experienced construction professionals and develop a specialised career in Quality Assurance.
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If you're someone who is organised, curious, enjoys being on site and takes pride in doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Quality Assurance Trainee - Civil Construction (Townsville)
🏢 Mendi Constructions
📍 Townsville