Technical Officer

PERSOLKELLY is seeking an Environmental Technical Officer to join our client site on Brisbane's South-Western Suburbs, who is responsible for utilities distribution across various Southeast Queensland Council. ABOUT THE ROLE The purpose of this role is the provision of routine and ad-hoc environmental monitoring and the provision of scientific inputs during environmental incidents. This role works as part of a dynamic team, sampling and analysing a wide variety of water, wastewater and environmental samples for customers across multiple sites including reticulated networks, environmental waters and sewage treatment plants.

**PERSOLKELLY** is seeking an **Environmental Technical Officer** to join our client site on Brisbane's South-Western Suburbs, who is responsible for utilities distribution across various Southeast Queensland Council.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The purpose of this role is the provision of routine and ad-hoc environmental monitoring and the provision of scientific inputs during environmental incidents.

This role works as part of a dynamic team, sampling and analysing a wide variety of water, wastewater and environmental samples for customers across multiple sites including reticulated networks, environmental waters and sewage treatment plants.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**

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- Perform 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 inputs 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 general public, in potentially challenging circumstances.

**ABOUT YOU**

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The role requires the following skills and abilities:

- Perform routine and non-routine sample preparation and collection
- Maintain and operate a variety of field analytical equipment
- Use of computer software to process laboratory analytical data, labelling and provide inputs to the laboratory data system
- Work autonomously or as part of a professional team to deliver timely quality outputs to customers.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure in a field environment
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Well-developed oral communication skills.

**KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**:
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This role requires the following knowledge and experience:

- Knowledge of laboratory procedures in performing microbiological and/or chemical analysis.
- Understanding of and ability to conform to the requirements for NATA accreditation
- Proven experience in working in a high-performance team with a strong focus on customer service, participation, outcomes/delivery and accountability through proven attributes of drive, initiative, flexibility, respect for others and fairness.
- Significant experience in the safe operation of vehicles in urban, country and off-road conditions

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Tertiary qualification in Science or equivalent experience
- Experience in aquatic ecology, more particularly ecological surveys including fish and macroinvertebrate monitoring
- Boat Licence

**Other Special Requirements**:

- Possession of "C " Class Manual Drivers Licence
- Must be able to participate in on-call roster for after-hours response to environmental incidents and water quality issue

If you are excited by the prospect of enjoying a highly rewarding and challenging role, please contact **Ritu **on 07 3255 4811 for a confidential chat.

Job Reference number: 210150726

QLD Licence
- LHL-02514-D2P2F

**Who are we**

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.**

**To learn more about working with PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.