Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Planning and Design

Salary Range: Band 5 $ 98,778 - 111,969 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Eagle Farm Laboratory

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.

Our Branch

Planning and Design works with a range of Council program areas to contribute investigation, design and delivery of Council projects such as roads, bikeways, sport fields, drainage and parkland minor upgrades to precinct deliveries.

The Role The Laboratory Coordinator role at Brisbane City Council's Eagle Farm facility involves supervising technical and operational functions within the laboratory. The position focuses on maintaining high-quality pavement investigation and materials testing. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Integrated Management System requirements and NATA certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

- lead customer-focused interactions, treating all customers with honesty and dignity
- support the Laboratory Manager (or their delegate) in efficient laboratory operations to achieve optimal outcomes
- prepare reports, provide technical interpretations, and ensure audits are conducted accurately and on time
- monitor production schedules to maintain standards of quality, cost, and timeliness
- implement and monitor plans for Workplace Health and Safety and Environment requirements.

To be successful you will have:

- strong ability to contribute to team direction and achieve performance standards




- demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction materials testing including a current Qld Nuclear Gauge Use Licence (or the knowledge and skills to acquire one quickly)
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with team members, customers, and stakeholders
- proficiency in software, spreadsheeting, and data processing tools
- sound understanding of Integrated Management Systems and NATA certification requirements
- experience using Geotester is highly desirable

Benefits of working for Council include:

- flexible working hours, and adaptable arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Marshal Nazareth on 07 31781606.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 7th December at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

📌 LABORATORY COORDINATOR (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane City Council
📍 Brisbane