Regional NSW | Permanent | Hands-on role with genuine career progressionYour new company

RUREX is a specialist Australian explosives business operating its Explosives Test & Evaluation Centre in Byrock, NSW. The business supports Defence and commercial customers across testing, research, qualification, through-life support and disposal of energetic products. This is an opportunity to move beyond routine production blasting and build a broader technical career in explosives.

Your new role

You’ll work hands-on across specialist explosives testing, trials and range operations.

- Prepare and execute explosive tests and trials
- Work with unfamiliar products and technical scenarios
- Identify risks, unknowns and practical solutions
- Coordinate with customers, OEMs and technical teams
- Maintain control of secure explosive operations
- Take ownership of work from planning through to execution
- Develop into broader technical and operational responsibility

This is not a traditional rostered shotfiring role. It suits someone who wants greater ownership and responsibility for the outcome.

What you'll need to succeed

- Practical shotfiring, charge-up, drill & blast, explosives or EO experience
- Strong explosives fundamentals and safety judgement
- Calm,



practical decision-making when there isn’t an obvious answer
- Confidence to question assumptions and challenge unsafe requests
- Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar products and processes
- A hands-on attitude and genuine ownership of your work
You do not need 20 years of experience. RUREX is open to developing professionals who demonstrate the right aptitude and judgement.

What you'll get in return

- Permanent opportunity in Byrock, NSW
- Specialist work outside traditional production blasting
- Exposure to Defence and technically challenging projects
- Hands-on testing and evaluation experience
- Direct customer and OEM exposure
- Genuine progression into technical services, operational responsibility and leadership
- Opportunity to join a specialist Australian business during an exciting stage of growth
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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📌 Explosives Test & Evaluation Technician (Australia)
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📍 Australia