Senior Soil Technician

Senior Soil Technician - ( 250002MY )

Description About the role

Our established geosciences team is looking for a Senior Soil Technician to work within our specialist NATA laboratory located in Mackay. You will have knowledge within the soil, aggregate and rock testing sector. The successful candidate will need to have prior experience working in and around civil construction sites including bulk earthworks and inspections. This is a permanent role, and the successful candidate will receive direct support from our existing NATA Laboratory Manager, Queensland engineering team including RPEQ engineers, geologists and scientists. Our laboratory team undertakes sampling, testing and inspection for a wide variety of clients including government, mining and the private sector including international clients in the south Pacific. This role will see you provide technical assistance of laboratory testing services at our Mackay NATA laboratory and site inspection/testing within the Central Queensland region.

You will be based in our Mackay office and will require occasional travel to fulfil sampling, inspection and client meetings. Successful candidates will be developed in a professional and personal sense and provided with an opportunity to forge a challenging and rewarding career path in a successful consultancy.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Collect, prepare & perform complex sampling and testing analysis
• Produce & review NATA test reports
• Manage, lead and mentor the junior laboratory team
• Calibration checks
• Laboratory quality management

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Min. Certificate III level qualifications in the geotechnical field or laboratory management techniques
• Ability to multitask and work over a broad spectrum of projects
• Driving Licence
• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards and construction materials testing
• Radiation licence and proven experience with nuclear radiation densometer
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve-because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications Desired Skill

• Min. Certificate III level qualifications in the geotechnical field or laboratory management techniques
• Ability to multitask and work over a broad spectrum of projects
• Driving Licence
• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards and construction materials testing
• Radiation licence and proven experience with nuclear radiation densometer
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Mackay

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 16, 2025, 11:49:28 PM

Req ID: 250002MY

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