Laboratory Technician

3 hours ago

Mount Kynoch Queensland, Australia 87d10b31-fa0b-489d-964e-73400cbd4ded Full time $78,400 - $98,891 per year

LOOKING TO START YOU CAREER IN CHEMISTRY? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION FOR YOU

About the position

  • Hands-on Experience - Undertake chemical testing and the collection of water, wastewater and other samples to provide technical advice to Scientists.
  • Temporary Full-Time Position - Until 20 September 2026, based at the Mount Kynoch Water Treatment Plant, Toowoomba.
  • Great Pay - $78, $98,910.82 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
  • Regular Hours - 8.15am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Active Social Club - Join a friendly community of like-minded individuals with Council's Employee Association and gain access to regular social events
  • Fitness Passport - Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities all in one single membership
  • Employee Assistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description:

  1. Bachelor of Science, Chemistry or Biology, or related discipline.
  2. Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
  3. Experience working a laboratory environment is highly desirable.
  4. Understanding of and commitment to Council's Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

  1. A cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
  2. Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website  for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Andrew Murray - Principal Scientist on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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