Assistant Scientist Analytical Chemistry X2

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **2 positions available**:

- **Temporary opportunities to 26 June 2026**:

- **Full-time roles - 35 hours per week + FlexTime**:

- **Lidcombe location - office based**:

- **Salary ranges from $94,423.00 to $105,016.00 + super + leave loading**

Our Science and Insights branch is currently seeking to appoint two **Assistant Scientist Analytical Chemistry**to join the Environmental Forensics Team.

**About the role**

As an Assistant Scientist, your primary responsibility will be to deliver analytical chemistry and/or forensics services to environmental programs and projects with a focus on chemical pollutants analysis. Typical projects may involve preparing and analysing environmental samples using a range of advanced analytical instrumentations. You will support and collaborate closely with other scientists within the team to deliver projects required scientific data and advice.

**About You**

To be successful in these roles, you must have:

- Relevant science degree and knowledge of environmental chemistry and/or environmental forensics.
- Ability to assist in the delivery of rigorous science projects in environmental chemistry and/or environmental forensics.
- Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting advanced analytical chemistry instruments.
- Ability to work in collaboration with team members to deliver customer focused results.

**Essential Requirements**
- Scientific qualification, knowledge and experience of environmental chemistry and/or analytical chemistry.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Scientist Analytical Chemistry

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

The Chemical Forensics team, together with the Ecotoxicology team forms the Environmental Forensics Unit. The role of the Environmental Forensics Unit is to investigate pollution incidents, provide expert advice, and conduct research to protect the New South Wales community, economy and environment from the risk posed by current and legacy environmental contaminants.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday, 14 September at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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