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?

Our Infrastructure Services business is seeking a committed Trainee Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team based at our Mackay laboratory.  This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn from the ground up and provide integral support, whilst commencing a stable and long-term career within the construction industry.   

In this position you will: 

• Commence studying a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques. 

• Assist with sampling and testing of asphalt, bitumen, and aggregates including onsite sampling. 

• Assist with reporting, record keeping and calibrations including reporting non-conforming products. 

• Conduct procedures safely and maintain good housekeeping of laboratory and surrounds. 

• Maintain the laboratory in accordance with NATA requirements. 

• Hold a valid Driver’s Licence, as travel will be required including away work based on the needs of the business.   

• Full support, training and mentoring will be offered to the successful applicant, with strong career pathway opportunities.

• 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.

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.