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Our client is one of the largest water distributors/retailers in Australia. They are owned by five shareholding councils. Moreover, they are providing services to 1. 5 million residents. They are seeking an environmental officer that can provide scientific input into sampling and analysing a wide variety of water, wastewater, and environmental samples.
Your new role
As the environmental officer, you will be performing field duties including non-routine bottle preparation, sampling, and analysis in accordance with documented methods.
Other more accountabilities:
- Performing field duties including routine and non-routine bottle preparation, sampling and analysis in accordance with documented methods and the requirements of the laboratory’s NATA accreditation
- Work autonomously and in a team environment to provide timely sampling and analytical results.
- Provide scientific input during response to environmental incidents
- Enter data on the Laboratory Information Management System, including sample registration and pre-logging of jobs to ensure smooth and efficient despatch of samplers
- Calibrate and maintain field and laboratory instruments in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and NATA requirements
- Deliver the highest standards of service to our customers by safe handling of samples, materials and equipment, with a focus on individual, team, and customer safety.
- Interact with customers and the public in potentially challenging circumstances.
What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, you have knowledge of applying procedures for sampling preservation and analysis techniques. Moreover, you have knowledge of laboratory procedures in performing microbiological and/ or chemical analysis.
Other more desirables:
- Tertiary qualification in science or equivalent experience
- Experience in aquatic ecology, water, and wastewater
- “C” class licence
- Have or can obtain a white card
- Able to obtain vaccinations (HEP A+B and Tetanus)
- Able to participate in on-call rosters and work outside hours
What you'll get in return
The client is offering an attractive rate with flexibility depending on experience. They provide support in personal development through on the job coaching and mentoring. In addition, a healthy work/ life balance is highly encouraged. To further strengthen personal and professional development, they hold industry networking and social events.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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