Rare Earth Team

Our Team

The Rare Earth team are comprised of a team of highly dedicated professionals who inform and help a broad range of clients with their needs.

Matthew Ansell

General Manager

Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations

Associate Member of Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA)

Vicroads quality registration

Experience:

Started in 1993

Matthew has over 29 years experience working within the construction material testing industry

Specialising in the testing of aggregates, soils and asphalt to Australian and VicRoads Standards.

Arlen Thompson

Quality Manager

Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations

IT, Software, QMS

Experience:

Started in 2008

14 years experience working in construction materials testing in Tasmania.

Specialising in the testing of aggregates, soils and asphalt to Australian and VicRoads Standards.

Brett Cuthbertson

Laboratory Manager – Launceston

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (History and Biology)

Diploma of Laboratory Operations

Accredited to perform Nuclear Gauge Assessments (Sealed Source) Licence Number – A100023

Experience:

Started in 1995

27 years experience working in construction materials testing in Tasmania.

Specialising in the testing of aggregates, soils and asphalt to Australian and VicRoads Standards.

Alastair Baird

Laboratory Manager – Ulverstone

Experience:

Experience – Started in 1997

Alastair has worked in the Construction Materials and Mining Industry since 1997.

Specialising in the testing of aggregates, soils and asphalt to Australian and VicRoads Standards.

All managers have managed and conducted field and laboratory testing on multiple dam, highway and major civil construction projects.

Ben Woodhouse

Laboratory Technician

Ethan Schultz

Laboratory Technician

Ethan Hind

Laboratory Technician

Aidan Collins

Laboratory Technician

Justine Street

Administration Manager

Our Values

Integrity

Committed to integrity in every aspect of our operations.

Relationships

The bedrock of our business and the driving force behind our success.

Positive Workplace

The cornerstone of our success and the foundation upon which our accomplishments are built.

Adaptability

The core of our identity as a forward-thinking and innovative business.