Asphalt Laboratory Technician

Location: Hope Valley / Gosnells, Perth, Western Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Road Construction, Asphalt & Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Opportunity

Disruptive Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Asphalt Laboratory Technician for an established Australian infrastructure and road construction business in Western Australia.

This is a hands-on role involving asphalt, bitumen, aggregate and construction materials testing, supporting quality control across asphalt production and road construction projects.

We're looking for someone with practical laboratory experience, a strong understanding of testing procedures and the ability to maintain accurate results in a quality-controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing on asphalt, bitumen, aggregates and related construction materials.
  

• Prepare and test samples in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and WA testing methods.
  

• Maintain accurate testing records, reports and quality documentation.
  

• Follow NATA-accredited laboratory procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements.
  

• Conduct site sampling and testing where required.
  

• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and quality checks.
  

• Work closely with production, paving and technical teams.
  

• Maintain high safety and quality standards.
  

Requirements

• Previous experience in asphalt, construction materials or relevant laboratory testing.
  

• A current Australian driver's licence.
  

• Construction White Card.
  

• Understanding of laboratory testing, quality assurance and accurate record-keeping.
  

• Ability to work independently and carry out practical testing duties.
  

• Australian working rights.
  

Highly Regarded

• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques, Construction Materials Testing or a related qualification.
  

• Experience working in a NATA-accredited laboratory.
  

• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, Australian Standards and Main Roads WA specifications.
  

• Experience with Marshall stability, bitumen content, aggregate grading or related asphalt tests.
  

• Previous experience supporting road construction or asphalt production operations.
  

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment.
  

• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
  

• Exposure to major infrastructure and road construction projects.
  

• Opportunities for technical development.
  

• A supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality.
  

How to Apply

If you have relevant laboratory testing experience and are interested in opportunities within Western Australia's asphalt industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV, including your current location, qualifications, relevant testing experience, availability and salary expectations.