AddressAssistant Hydrographer | Permanent | Mon-Fri | Based at Hume, ACT
Are you enthusiastic and eager to learn? Do you enjoy a work balance that is hands-on and outdoorsy yet technical and science-oriented?
We have a career-changing opportunity waiting for you in Hydrographics - an industry that combines science, engineering, the environment, data management and cuttting-edge technology with the largest AUS Hydrographics team.
The Role:
A diverse, challenging role largely dependent on fieldwork (kayaking, hiking, working from boats, 4WD'ing) accompanied with data management, client liaison and project management responsibilities. All with the support of your 1-1 mentor!
The successful candidate will receive extensive invested formalised and in house training program as part of your career development plan:
- Company sponsored certification and membership of the Australian Hydrographic Association.
- Company sponsored support in completing industry specific Diploma qualifications.
- Advanced Life Support First Aid course
- 4WD driver training
- In house systems, equipment and role specific technical training
- One-on-one mentoring
Salary and role adjustments considered for experienced hydrographers looking for change with assured confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.
The Day to Day:
- Hands on role, with a strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and initiative,
- Routine visitation and maintenance of remote environmental monitoring sites, consisting mainly of stream flow monitoring stations,
- Collect and verify environmental data using specialist software packages and scientific instruments,
- Accurate Record keeping including field notes, photographs, and maps,
- Assisting in the upgrade of old, and installation of new environmental monitoring stations, including the use of a wide range of hand and power tools
A video explaining a day in the life of an ALS Hydrographer can be viewed below or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXTyezFV5dU.
The Essentials:
- Proficient in the use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools or willingness to learn.
- Environmental science or trades quals and/or experience,
- A proactive mindset, able to work both independently and co-operatively,
- Physically fit with an affinity for working outdoors, competent swimmer,
- Electronics / mechanical aptitude
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Manual drivers license
Imagine your future with us.
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
Working at ALS:
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates
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Applications will be considered as they are received with final close on 19th March 2024.
Everyone Matters
At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa. Apply For Job
