- Enjoy a predictable 2:1 roster with paid travel days each swing
- Build your CMT career on major civil and renewable projects
- Permanent roles with opportunities to step into senior positions

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
- Up-to-date testing equipment and established systems
- Opportunities to build your CMT experience and progress into more senior roles

Junior Technicians – $28–$32/hr + penalties Ideal for candidates starting a career in construction and materials testing. No direct experience required, full training provided.

Technicians – $32–$40/hr + penalties





This role is suited for someone with at least 2 years CMT experience, obtained minimum AQF3 and has been deemed competent in a variety of test methods.

Senior Technicians – $40–$45/hr + penalties

This role is suited to for someone with at least 3 years CMT Expereince, obtained minimum AQF4 and has been deemed competent in a wide variety of test methods. Experience in calibrations, ISO17025/9001 compliance and ability to train / mentor junior staff is mandatory. You will be supported by a dedicated Lab Manager and Project Team, but expected to take site-level ownership for 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 safe, 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 & Senior CMT Technicians (New South Wales)
🏢 Construction Sciences
📍 New South Wales