Job Description

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

What’s on offer?

We currently have a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician to join the team at Fulton Hogan based at our Ormeau Laboratory. This position will suit either an entry level or experienced candidate looking to take the next step in their career. This is a full-time position, and the successful applicant will be required to work nights, weekends and, on occasion may also have to work away.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor you will be responsible for the testing of asphalt, aggregates & PMB to relevant standard methods in our NATA Laboratory. Including:

• Sampling and testing asphalt, aggregates and bitumen including onsite sampling.
• The handling and management of chemicals in line with relevant standards.
• Management of reporting, record keeping and calibrations including reporting non-conforming product.
• Conducting procedures safely and maintain good housekeeping of laboratory and surrounds.
• Providing technical support to production departments.

To be successful in this position you will require the following skills/experience:

• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• Professional communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, punctuality, reliability, respect for others and to work as part of an efficient team
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (advantageous).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Want to be rewarded for the good work you do? Apply now to learn more about the applicable hourly rate and allowances.

• Looking for a company that places people at the heart of everything? Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.

• Keen to progress your career? We invest in our people’s career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.

• Never worked in our industry before? We open new doors for people with transferable skills and experiences, helping them to thrive in the world of infrastructure construction. Where applicable, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. 

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership are what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our REAL values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.

If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.