Laboratory Technician Processing Specialist

1 week ago


Australia Whitsunday Regional Council Full time
About Whitsunday Regional Council

Whitsunday Regional Council is a local government organization that supports the growth and development of its community. We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

About the Role

Our Environmental Services department is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a motivated and results-driven team. Working within a core group, this role will conduct laboratory activities such as collecting and analyzing samples for water quality monitoring to enable the safe achievement of delivering on-spec services to our community.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this permanent position is offered on a flexible roster.

Your Responsibilities
  • Collection and analysis of samples while standardizing processes and ensuring quality
  • Review outcomes of performance monitoring activities to draw insights on sample quality and flag potential risks with relevant teams
  • Complete problem-solving routines to implement countermeasures at the root cause
  • Following laboratory standards and procedures while identifying improvement opportunities
  • Equipment calibration and accuracy
  • Actively support and adhere to safety procedures and practices
  • Data entry and quality control
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace
About You

We have a strong focus on finding individuals with the right values, leadership, and communication skills. Your interpersonal skills will foster collaborative working relationships and your ability to consolidate and analyze information will provide critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude.

An opportunity may exist to expand operational skills and career pathway outside the laboratory or laboratory leadership skills for a successful candidate in the future.

Key Requirements
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Capability to safely perform physical work and manual handling tasks
  • A solution-oriented problem-solving mindset to continuously improve
  • Able to work autonomously while actively contributing to stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to balance capacity and demand
About Our Process

At Whitsunday Regional Council, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role.

Please note that the successful applicant will need to conduct a health assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making Whitsunday Regional Council a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day.

We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live, providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.



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