Transport and Main Roads (Organisation site )
North Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Cluden
Join our Materials Services Unit! In the exciting role of Materials Officer, you will undertake and report on mechanical and basic construction compliance tests, perform investigations and instrumentation activities as well as act as a reference for procedural aspects of related test methods. You will also provide technical advice to internal clients as required and undertake test data analyses and draft test reports.
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In the role of Materials Officer, you will undertake and report on mechanical and basic construction compliance tests, perform investigations and instrumentation activities as well as act as a reference for procedural aspects of related test methods. You will also provide technical advice to internal clients as required and undertake test data analyses and draft test reports.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Perform general construction compliance tests, undertake investigations, and instrument checks as well as participate in instrumentation, research, and
development projects.
• Undertake sampling and be a NATA signatory for general sampling as detailed in Departmental and National Standards.
• Provide technical advice to internal clients on procedural aspects of testing and investigation methodologies and draft test reports for routine project work.
• Provide input into the drafting of quality documentation including instructions, site safety plans, report proformas, and worksheets in accordance with WHS&E and NATA technical accreditation requirements, and departmental standards.
• Coach internal and external construction materials testing staff.
• Make recommendations to management on the purchase of consumables and replacement equipment, as well as assist in the commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• WHS is a key accountability of this role and successful applicants must perform WHS activities and responsibilities prescribed within the relevant WHS standard.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• The position holder must meet the minimum NATA supervision requirements for a Level 4 ('Officer working unsupervised'). Personnel designated at NATA Supervisory Level 4 will hold:
• Certificate III applicable to construction materials testing; and
• Not less than 5 years' fulltime experience in construction materials testing duties
• Holder of a C class driver licence
• It is a condition of employment for recommended appointee/s to disclose any previous serious discipline action taken against them for consideration by the delegate prior to any appointment.
Desirable:
• Ideally, the position holder would hold a Certificate IV applicable to construction materials testing.
Requirements of the role
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in small teams and
• Undertake sampling and be a NATA signatory
• Provide technical advice to internal clients
• To coach/mentor internal and external construction materials testing staff
• Perform general construction compliance tests, undertake investigations and instrument checks
• Identify and implement changes to enhance materials service deliverables
• Purchase of consumables and replacement equipment
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and systems
• Comply with all WHS&E requirements.
Benefits:
• Generous employer superannuation contribution - up to 12.75%
• Five weeks annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees
• Flexible work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging arrangements
• Health and well-being incentives
• Assistance with relocation expenses
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Asd Reference: QLD/561887/24 Closing Date: Thursday 16 May 2024 Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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