About The RoleLooking for a hands-on career where you can earn while you learn?
We're looking for Trainee Soil Technicians to join our Brendale team.
You don't need a degree or previous industry experience — just reliability, a good attitude and willingness to learn.
This role could suit someone starting their career, changing career, or coming from a hands-on background such as farming, labouring, some trade experience, manufacturing, process work, production, commercial kitchens or similar practical roles.
This is a practical, active role where you'll work both outdoors on construction sites and in the laboratory.
You'll be testing soil and concrete, learning how major construction projects are built, and gaining nationally recognised qualifications while you work.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the move, working with their hands, and being part of a team — not sitting behind a desk all day.Your Day-to-DayTesting soils and concrete in the lab and out in the fieldGetting hands-on at construction sites — manual work, plenty of actionLearning from experienced technicians and supervisorsPreparing clear, accurate records and reportsCompleting physical tasks in the laboratory and on-siteProviding great service to our construction clientsWhat's in It for You?
Pay Rate: $20 - $28 ph (starting at $21 ph for trainees aged 18 years, with the pay rate increasing by age and trainee classification, in line with the Award).
Junior trainees (under 21) are paid at the applicable Award junior rate, while adult trainees receive $28/hr.Full-time, permanent role with an 18-month traineeship and ongoing employment beyond completionComplete your Cert IV through our in-house training team,



with milestone payments as you build practical skills on the jobReceive additional funding for completing modules of your traineeshipPotential company ute for site-based roles after 6 months, depending on eligibilityCareer growth — move up the ranks in our diverse and growing businessEnjoy 17.5% extra pay when you take annual leave, plus discounts on shopping, travel and insurance, novated leasing and confidential EAP support.Paid Parental Leave — for both men and womenBe part of a team that values its workers — many of our crew have built long, successful careers hereRegular 7:00am-3:00pm hours, plus regular overtimeWhat You'll Need to SucceedReliability and a stable job historyA good team attitude, strong communication skills, and a solid work ethicWillingness to learn and complete an 18-month traineeshipAbility to lift *****kg on a regular basisBasic language and maths skillsA current driver's licence and unrestricted Australian working rightsThis is strictly a hands-on technician role; it does not involve engineering tasks and does not offer an engineering career pathwayThis is a great opportunity to start a real career, gain qualifications, and join a team that will back you while you learn the job.
At Construction Sciences, we don't just build careers—we help to build Australia.
We're the trusted name in construction materials testing, delivering critical results for projects that shape our nation: roads, bridges, dams, airports, mines, and railways.
With a proud team of over 900 skilled workers across 50+ locations in Australia and New Zealand, we're part of the global Kiwa Group—a leader in testing, inspection, and certification across 40+ countries.
At Construction Sciences we are dedicated to fostering a positive and equitable workplace environment for all.
We are proud to be an equal chance employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
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📌 Trainee Laboratory & Field Technicians (Queensland)
🏢 Construction Sciences
📍 Queensland