Materials Testing Officer

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
• $72,603 - $98,355 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) plus Superannuation

About the team

Located in the Infrastructure Gold Coast Department, the Engineering, Design and Standards Branch is responsible for infrastructure engineering, design, survey, specifications, asset standards, electrical infrastructure and contributed assets across all customer and community facing infrastructure classes.

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint a Materials Testing Officer to undertake investigations of Council’s structures, roadways, footpaths, waterways, natural environment, and stormwater drainage systems. 

You will be required to undertake a range of tasks related to construction materials testing in accordance with the scope of the laboratory’s NATA accreditation, as well as provide other supporting activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide field investigation, sampling and laboratory materials testing services (concrete, aggregates, soils, road pavement and surfaces, and pedestrian surfaces)
• Record field data and process field and laboratory test data using relevant business software (Microsoft Office suite, SAP) and technical software as required (e.g. ArcGIS, QESTLab)
• Use and maintain Materials Testing Laboratory field and laboratory equipment including but not limited to geotechnical drilling and sampling hardware, concrete coring equipment, surface moisture-density gauge, compression testing machine, pendulum friction tester, floor friction tester and handheld GPS
• Undertake site set-up and investigation of both open space and road pavement sites including but not limited to test pitting (both manual hand tools and power assisted), geotechnical drilling and testing (SPT, DPP, DCP), borehole logging, field testing and bulk sampling
• Develop and maintain open and transparent working relationships between internal and external customers

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Cert III Construction Material Testing or relevant experience
• Current C Class unrestricted Driver Licence
•  Ability to consult with a range of people and display sound written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Can work within a team, undertake materials testing activities, set realistic goals and work priorities to ensure deadlines and commitments are met
• The ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policies, procedures, systems and legislation relevant to Materials Testing

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future 

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.  

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:   

• 9-day fortnight  
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations  
• Personal and professional development courses 
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport  
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year 

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to applyTo submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Previous applicants need not apply. We are looking to broaden the applicant pool and attract a larger range of candidates for this opportunity. We will reach out to previous applicants if required.

Contact Person   Tiffen Roberts  

Contact Email      *********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au 

Closing Date        Wednesday 19th August 2026/11:59pm AEDT   

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.