Technical Officer

There's No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. That's why we are driven by the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation.

Our dedicated labs to push the boundaries of knowledge and advance the frontiers of science. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU.

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Technical Officer to join our Customer and Innovation group on a permanent full time basis.

The Customer and Innovation group leads and champions the way Urban Utilities connects with its customers. Our approach is focused on remaining contemporary, by understanding the current and future needs of our customers and appropriately shaping our services.

As a Technical Officer, you will be responsible for provision of timely analytical activity and throughput (chemical, physical and microbiological). The Technical Officer shall participate in regular rotations to ensure the widest possible chemistry and biosciences experience.

Some of your accountabilities will include:
- Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles.- Follow the organization's HS&E policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate risks, and to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.- Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.- Review non-compliance issues and find solutions to ad hoc problems within an assigned unit or discipline.- Conduct complex analyses, quality tests and inspections that require a high level of independent judgment.

About You:
- You are proactive and customer service focused, always looking at ways to add value to our clients or secure new opportunities.- Have a continuous improvement lens in all you do, passionate about shaping our future and enriching the quality of life- Diploma in Science or equivalent experience

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you'll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that'll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here's just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:
- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at- WORK180

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How to Apply

Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at