Perth-Based + FIFO Opportunities | Training & Career Pathway

Experienced Techs: $30-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Trainee/ Developing Technicians: $27-$30 with structured training pathway.

Terra Firma Laboratories is a growing NATA-accredited Construction Materials Testing laboratory based in Kardinya, WA. We are looking for motivated Soil and Concrete Technicians to join our team and support a wide range of civil, infrastructure, commercial and remote projects across Western Australia.

This role offers a mix of Perth-based work and potential FIFO opportunities, making it ideal for technicians who want variety, practical field and laboratory role involving early starts, site travel, manual handling, outdoor work, concrete sampling, soil testing and accurate recording of results.

About the Role

As a Soil and Concrete Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out field and laboratory testing in accordance with Australian Standards, client requirements and NATA quality procedures.

Your duties may include

- Sampling and testing concrete on site, including slump testing, moulding cylinders and recording site data
- Carrying out soil testing including field density testing, compaction testing, sampling and laboratory preparation
- Performing testing in both field and laboratory environments
- Operating, maintaining and cleaning testing equipment
- Accurately recording results and communicating with supervisors, clients and project teams
- Working safely and contributing to a strong team culture
- Travelling to regional or remote project sites when required

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of accurate testing, and is reliable both on site and in the laboratory.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Previous experience in Construction Materials Testing, preferably soils and concrete
- A robust understanding of field-testing requirements
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team




- A safety-first attitude
- Willingness to work across Perth metro projects and FIFO locations when required

Essential Criteria To be considered for this role, applicants should have:

- Minimum 12 months’ experience in a Australian CMT Technician role preferred
- White Card
- Current Australian driver’s licence, manual preferred
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
- Current or ability to obtain a police clearance
- NATA-recognised or industry-relevant qualifications desirable, but not essential

What We Can Offer At Terra Firma Laboratories, you will be part of a growing business that values quality, safety and career progression. We offer a supportive team environment with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects throughout WA.

We offer

- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Perth-based and FIFO work opportunities
- Travel, accommodation and meals provided for FIFO work
- Company vehicle provided for work use, where required
- Certificate pathway and support toward recognised industry qualifications
- Career development opportunities with a pathway into senior technician, supervisory and management roles
- Exposure to diverse civil, infrastructure, commercial and remote projects
- Training in Australian Standards, NATA quality requirements, and practical field/laboratory testing
- A practical, hands-on team environment

About Terra Firma Laboratories Terra Firma Laboratories is a NATA-accredited materials testing laboratory providing construction materials testing services across Western Australia. Our team works closely with clients across civil construction, infrastructure, commercial projects and remote works to deliver accurate, reliable and timely testing services.

We pride ourselves on quality, safety, practical training and building strong long-term careers within the CMT industry.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Soil and Concrete Technician looking for your next opportunity, or a motivated technician wanting to grow your career in Construction Materials Testing, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now and join the Terra Firma Laboratories team.

📌 Construction Materials Technician | Soil & Concrete Testing | Perth + FIFO (Kardinya)
🏢 Terra Firma Laboratories
📍 Kardinya