Job Description

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Pay Rate: $44.76 per hour + super
Travel: Work-related travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals covered by TMR
Location: Warwick QLD
Duration: 6 Month Assignment

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APG Workforce is currently seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee Materials Officer to join a government department based in Warwick, QLD .

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop practical experience in materials testing and road transport infrastructure. Working alongside experienced staff, you will undertake a combination of laboratory and field-based activities involving the sampling and testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen and asphalt.

About the Role n

As a Trainee Materials Officer, you will receive supervision and on-the-job training while assisting with materials testing, pavement investigations and site sampling activities.

Key responsibilities include: n

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- Perform materials testing procedures under supervision and in accordance with departmental standards, specifications, policies and procedures
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- Undertake sampling and testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen and asphalt
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- Assist with investigation and research projects using project management principles
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- Assist with the analysis of test data, ensuring accurate and timely results
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- Operate testing equipment, apparatus and reagents in accordance with documented procedures
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- Ensure PPE and other safety equipment is correctly used at all times
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- Comply with WH&S; requirements, departmental policies, legislation and governance obligations
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- Assist experienced staff with pavement investigations and site sampling exercises
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- Travel to various locations throughout the region to undertake field work
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- Work across both indoor laboratory and outdoor field environments
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- Undertake regular physical duties including shovelling, lifting samples and equipment up to 25kg and walking across uneven or adverse terrain
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Trainee Materials Officer – Warwick

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Pay Rate:



$44.76 per hour + super
Travel: Work-related travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals covered by TMR
Location: Warwick QLD
Duration: 6 Month Assignment

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APG Workforce is currently seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee Materials Officer to join a government department based in Warwick, QLD .

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop practical experience in materials testing and road transport infrastructure. Working alongside experienced staff, you will undertake a combination of laboratory and field-based activities involving the sampling and testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen and asphalt.

About the Role n

As a Trainee Materials Officer, you will receive supervision and on-the-job training while assisting with materials testing, pavement investigations and site sampling activities.

Key responsibilities include: n

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- Perform materials testing procedures under supervision and in accordance with departmental standards, specifications, policies and procedures
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- Undertake sampling and testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen and asphalt
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- Assist with investigation and research projects using project management principles
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- Assist with the analysis of test data, ensuring accurate and timely results
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- Operate testing equipment, apparatus and reagents in accordance with documented procedures
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- Ensure PPE and other safety equipment is correctly used at all times
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- Comply with WH&S; requirements, departmental policies, legislation and governance obligations
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- Assist experienced staff with pavement investigations and site sampling exercises
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- Travel to various locations throughout the region to undertake field work
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- Work across both indoor laboratory and outdoor field environments
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- Undertake regular physical duties including shovelling, lifting samples and equipment up to 25kg and walking across uneven or adverse terrain
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Trainee Materials Officer – Warwick

About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: n

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- Current Class C Driver Licence – mandatory
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- Ability to safely undertake manual handling and lift samples/equipment weighing up to 25kg
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- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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- Willingness to undertake regional travel and field work
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- Ability to work in isolated locations where mobile phone coverage may be limited
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- Valuable attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
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- Sound numeracy skills
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- Basic computer skills
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- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
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- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Travel & Field Work n

The position involves travelling with experienced staff to undertake pavement investigations and site sampling exercises at various locations throughout the region.

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At times, you may be required to work 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.

n Physical Requirements This is a hands‑on position involving regular and repeated physical activity, including manual handling, lifting up to 25kg, bending, shovelling and extended periods of standing and walking .
n Applicants must be able to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the position.

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