ASSISTANT LABORATORY CRD BRACALBA

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates

Salary Range: Band 4 $86,107 - $92,436 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Bracalba Quarry

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Asphalt and Aggregates oversees the management of Council's quarries and road surfacing operations, including the laying and repair of asphalt pavements, minor pothole repairs and road line marking. The branch consists of three core business units: Road Resurfacing, Asphalt Production and Quarries. 

The Role

The Assistant Laboratory Coordinator role at Brisbane City Council's Bracalba facility involves supervising technical and operational functions within the laboratory. The position focuses on maintaining high-quality production control and certification testing of quarry and asphalt products. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Integrated Management System requirements and NATA certification standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• lead customer-focused interactions, treating all customers with honesty and dignity
• support the Operations Coordinator in efficient laboratory operations to achieve optimal outcomes
• prepare reports, provide technical interpretations, and ensure audits are conducted accurately and on time
• monitor production schedules to maintain standards of quality, cost, and timeliness
• implement and monitor plans for Workplace Health and Safety and Environment requirements.

 To be successful you will have:

• strong ability to contribute to team direction and achieve performance standards
• demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction materials testing
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with team members, customers, and stakeholders
• proficiency in software, spreadsheeting, and data processing tools
• sound understanding of Integrated Management Systems and NATA certification requirements
• experience using Geotester is highly desirable.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.