Soil Technician (Geotechnician) (Lake Macquarie City Council)

Soil Technician (Geotechnician) (Lake Macquarie City Council)

12 Oct
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QGS Quality Geotechnical Services
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Lake Macquarie City Council

12 Oct

QGS Quality Geotechnical Services

Lake Macquarie City Council

QGS Quality Geotechnical Services Pty Ltd - Morisset NSW

Want to be more than just another number?

Quality Geotechnical Services (QGS) is looking for an experienced Soil Technician / Geotechnician to join our growing team based in Morisset, NSW.

QGS is a locally owned and operated, independent construction materials testing company servicing the Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Central Coast and Hunter regions.

We work closely with civil contractors, builders, developers, engineers and project teams, providing reliable geotechnical and construction materials testing services across a diverse range of projects.

This is an opportunity for an experienced technician looking for a positive work environment, good people and recognition for the skills they bring to the job— without getting lost in the structure of a large corporate organisation.

Why work for QGS?

At QGS, you're not just a number on a timesheet.

We are a genuinely local business, owned and operated by people who have spent decades working in the geotechnical and construction materials testing industry on the central coast and surrounding areas.

We understand that experienced technicians are valuable, and we want to attract and retain people who take pride in doing quality work.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Work for a locally owned and operated private company
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team
- Work directly with our friendly experienced team and industry professionals
- Have your experience and technical knowledge recognised
- Work across a variety of civil construction and development projects
- Develop your skills in both field and laboratory testing
- Take on increased responsibility as your experience and capability grows
- Build a genuine long-term career without the bureaucracy of a large corporate organisation
- Plenty of overtime on offer for those who would like it





About the role

As a Geotechnician at QGS, you will be involved in both field and laboratory-based construction materials testing.

Your responsibilities may include:

- Undertaking field density and compaction testing
- Soil sampling and identification
- In-situ testing and site inspections
- Checking & reporting test data
- Calibration of testing equipment
- Level 1 earthworks supervision & testing
- Laboratory preparation and testing of soil and construction materials
- Soil classification and related geotechnical testing
- Accurate recording of field and laboratory results
- Liaising with clients, contractors, engineers and project personnel
- Working in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, Transport for NSW requirements and QGS / NATA procedures
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy and quality

About you

We are looking for experienced technicians who can hit the ground running on our exciting upcoming projects. Someone who understands the importance of accurate results, good communication & building positive client relations.

Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience working as a Soil Technician / Geotechnician
- Practical experience with construction materials testing
- Experience working on civil construction sites
- An understanding of relevant Australian Standards and/or TfNSW testing requirements
- A solid commitment to safety and quality
- The ability to work independently when required




- Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and contractors
- Relevant NATA, TfNSW or CMT qualifications and experience will be highly regarded.

What we offer

Above-award, competitive paybased on your experience and technical capability.

We recognise that experienced Geotechnicians have options in the current market, and QGS wants to offer the right person a package that reflects their skills and contribution.

You’ll also receive:

- Full-time, permanent employment (Casual / Part time possible)
- Local work across the Central coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions
- A supportive team setting
- Variety of field and laboratory work
- Opportunities to expand your technical skills
- Access to experienced industry professionals
- Career progression as the business continues to grow
- A workplace where your contribution is noticed and valued

About QGS

Quality Geotechnical Services (QGS) is an independently owned and operated NATA-accredited construction materials testing laboratory based in Morisset.

We provide both on-site and laboratory-based geotechnical and construction materials testing, with a broad scope of Soil testing methods.

Our clients range from small residential developments through to major civil construction projects, with QGS supporting projects across residential, commercial, road, mining and rail sectors.

We pride ourselves on providing accurate results, responsive service and knowledgeable staff helping our clients keep their projects moving.

Ready to make the move?

If you're an experienced Soil Technician looking for a role with a local company where your experience actually matters, we'd like to hear from you.

Quality Geotechnical Services
Morisset, NSW
Email: *****@qgslabs.com

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