The Organisation:

Sunstate Cement Ltd (Sunstate) is proudly Australian owned, and Queensland made. It is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality cement and related products to commercial businesses throughout Queensland, northern New South Wales and the Pacific Islands. With a capacity to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of cement per year, Sunstate has a long history as a major contributor to Queensland’s largest and most impressive infrastructure project for over 35 years.

Operating out of the well-connected Port of Brisbane facility, Sunstate is covered by accredited Quality Management Systems including ISO and NATA to ensure consistent laboratory quality and standards conformance. With a recognised brand and trusted products Sunstate is renowned for delivering the highest standards of customer service.

The Role :

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the role responsibilities include:

Routine testing, sample preparation, breaks, concrete cylinders, mortar prisms and chemical testing, which includes lifting of 15-20kg

Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment

Recording and verifying results within set parameters

Applying testing methods in accordance with Standards and accreditation requirements

Undertaking non-routine testing as required, applying testing methods in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and NATA testing requirements

Entering of analytical results into a laboratory data management system

Reviewing laboratory quality systems, conducting internal audits and contributing to the implementation of amendments

Complying with all directions regarding safety and other policies and/or requirements

Undertaking laboratory administration and housekeeping as needed

Contributing to the overall efficiency and operational improvement of the Laboratory.