Field Sampling Technician
Who Is TasWater?
TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage provider. We are a statewide team delivering essential services across Tasmania 24/7/365. We are interested in our communities, excited about the future and take pride in the work we do.
We are a values-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who builds respectful relationships and who delivers great results for our customers.
Click here to find out more about our values and what we do.
The Opportunity
Each year TasWater undertakes over 250,000 routine
tests to ensure our customers receive safe clean drinking water.
This position will undertake testing sampling of
water and wastewater in and around Greater Hobart with a strong focus on
quality and safety. It's okay if you haven't done this type of
work before, as we will train you to sample and test, and also offer other
courses such as 4WD and manual handling.
This position involves working alone, at times in remote
locations. A good level of physical fitness is required as the role
includes manual handling, climbing, reaching, and walking on uneven
ground.
This is a permanent part time position for 16 hours
per week. These hours can be performed flexibly over Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, making this a great role to work around family or study commitments.
The position attracts an hourly rate of $32 per hour (plus superannuation).
Key Accountabilities
- Perform programmed and
ad-hoc field testing and sampling.
- Plan and prepare work in
accordance with the sampling schedule.
- Maintain sampling stock and
equipment (eg. calibrations).
- Assist with the review of
sample locations.
- Report quality control
issues.
- Maintain records in relevant databases and information systems.
Your Application
Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:
- Why you are interested in this role.
- Any experience you have had
in an operational or technical role, or with sampling and quality
procedures.
- Your ability to
use Microsoft Office programs.
- Your ability to work on
your own.
- Confirmation you have a C class drivers' licence and the ability to drive a 4WD vehicle.
Why join the TasWater Team?
Our people ensure we achieve our vision to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania.
You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life. We understand the importance of work life balance and have included the specific flexible requirements specific to this role above. Health, Safety & Wellbeing is our number one priority, so if there are any specific flexibility or accessibility requirements not mentioned, please apply and we can consider these.
We want a workplace where people feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing a workplace that actively includes and values contributions from any diverse characteristics, experiences and abilities. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive difference to our beautiful island.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do via this link.
If you’re not already living in Tasmania, this role could lead to the best move of your life. TasWater has many team members that have relocated from interstate and internationally in search of a better way of living. Tasmania gives you the time and space to do what you've always wanted to do. You will live and work in a place where you feel part of a safe and welcoming community, plus experience a world-class urban environment, mild climate, amazing natural spaces, and an innovative business and arts community. Tasmania is a place you can really thrive, no matter at what stage of your career you are at.
How to apply
- Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us to find out more about what we do.
- View the position description here
- If you have any questions about the position, contact Kelly Hill on 0439 350 025.
- For assistance in applying, click here
- Make sure you follow the instructions in the ‘Your Application’ section above to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview.
- Submit your application by the closing date of 11am 5 October 2023 by clicking Apply now.
