Water Quality Analyst Level 1

An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Laboratory Services

EA Level 3A - 38 hours Permanent ($76,074.13 base salary plus superannuation) + Generous benefits on offer,

EA Level 3A - 35 hours Fix Term Contract ($70,068.28 base salary plus superannuation)

Permanent role or Fix Term Contract roles available

Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future

About Us

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the Water Quality Analyst role

In This role you will undertake sampling and laboratory tasks following simple instructions in accordance with procedures and under supervision to meet customer expectations and regulatory and operational requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Bottle preparation including washing and manual sterilisation, packing and discarding bottles - Deliver sample bottles to clients
• Collect sample bottles from client premises
• Deliver required samples to external labs
• Arrange and deliver samples to SW Laboratory
• Receive and label samples into the Laboratory information management system
• Prepare samples for analysis (filtration, extraction or concentration)
• Basic sample analysis (temperature, turbidity, colorimeter) using simple field or laboratory equipment
• Report unusual results and issues immediately to a Team Leader or Manager
• Undertake basic sampling in the field
• Work cooperatively as part of a team
• Work safely, undertake risk assessments and report hazards and incidents
• Ensuring compliance with OHS Legislation
• Accountable for the safety of their own workplace and work activities, participation in H&S training and activities, reporting all identified hazards and ensuring their activities do not cause injury to others
• Provide personal leadership in your own safety attitudes and behaviours and engender a safety culture among your contractors and internal staff
• Contribute to a high performing team culture and commitment to the improvement of safety, customer, health and environmental outcome 

About You

• Relevant education or qualification (e.g. HSC, TAFE) or previous experience in a similar role
• Awareness of safety requirements related to the role and ability to demonstrate personal responsibility for safety
• A valid driver’s licence
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks on time 
• Well developed data entry skills
• Basic ability to use computers and tablets and associated software, including Microsoft Windows and Office and various mobile devices 
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work within a team 

Why our team like working at Sydney Water:

• Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!) 
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, gender, or culture.
• Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

 At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Frist Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application. 

If you require further information regarding this vacancy please email jay.gil@sydneywater.com.au

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