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At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Soil Technician to join us at our busy laboratory based in Artarmon, NSW to work alongside our internationally renowned Geotechnical experts on exciting major infrastructure projects in transport, energy & water in Sydney and throughout NSW.

This is a fantastic opportunity to draw on your experience or qualifications and develop your career in our wider Geotechnical Engineering team. 

We’re also open to supporting people who are interested in starting a career as a Laboratory Technician in Soil Testing, and we’ll provide the relevant support & training.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Performing soil, rock and aggregate tests in the laboratory in support of geotechnical projects
• Supporting exciting major infrastructure such as across dams, tunnelling, energy, water and roads
• Joining our team of specialist geoscience professionals, including engineers, geologists, geophysicists and hydrogeologists
• Participating in further training and career development

What you will bring to the team:

• Ideally 2 years’ experience in CMT / geotechnical testing, or a desire to grow a career in this area and develop these skills
• Certificate 2/3 or 4 laboratory operations applicable to Construction materials testing (preferred, or we are open to supporting you to obtain this as a member of the team)
• Testing experience in AS1289, AS1141, AS4133 & TfNSW standards, or a desire to develop these skills
• Ability to understand of testing methods, and to conduct the manual handling requirements of sample preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a strong commitment to safety in the workplace

Interested? 

Apply now with your CV, and a cover letter detailing your specific experience or interest in laboratory soil testing.

Contact: Paul Inglis 0386878619

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.