Laboratory Technical Officer

About the Role 

At Tomago Aluminium, our people are transforming the business for a sustainable future. We offer a career of reward and growth, with a current vacancy for a Laboratory Technical Officer in our Environment team to support both the business and the community by ensuring successful adherence to environmental legislation plus continuously improving practices. This is a daywork position, part time 3 days per week for a period of 12 months. 

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will carry out environmental monitoring and reporting in accordance with legislative requirements and for risk management purposes. The role has both internal and external stakeholders.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sampling & monitoring including source emissions, water, ambient air, vegetation & soil
• Carrying out regulatory monitoring in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements
• Provide operational management of the sewage and stormwater systems
• Buffer zone management including fire control, weed, pest and vegetation management
• Operating within a comprehensive environment management system focused on continuous improvement
• Providing analysis on abnormal trends, regulatory limits and assisting with presenting reports and recommendations to management, statutory bodies and community groups
• Technical advice on environmental monitoring equipment and methodology
• Act as community liaison and representation regarding environmental matters

Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in science, environmental science or related discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skills in presenting and reporting information
• Ability to apply practical problem-solving solutions with strong trouble shooting ability
• Sound understanding of legislation and environmental policy
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• "C" drivers' licence

Why Tomago Aluminium 

Tomago Aluminium is a globally competitive manufacturer of primary aluminium products. With a successful safety record and a supportive team culture that work together to continuously improve our safety, environment and operations.  

Based in the Hunter Region for more than 40 years, and planning for a strong future, we attribute our success to the excellence, knowledge, skills, determination and enthusiasm of our people making us one of the industry's most dynamic and innovative manufacturers of aluminium.  We employ a wide range of modern technologies offering unique experience and skill development.  

At Tomago Aluminium, our people are transforming the business for a sustainable future.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive enterprise agreements with generous allowances
• Accrue Annual and Personal leave at a typical full-time rate
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers after 12 months tenure
• Free onsite gym facilities, including access for family members
• Subsidised health memberships
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for family members
• Onsite free parking
• Onsite canteen facilities

All applications must attach a current resume.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Preferred candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of the pre-employment medical in accordance with our Fitness for Work policy.

Please note: The Company is currently consulting with its workforce about the future of its operations. Applicants who proceed to the interview stage will be updated on this.