Laboratory Technical Officer

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technical Officer to play a key role in commissioning a new wastewater treatment process that is unique to Water Corporation. This 2-year acting opportunity is based at the Woodman Point Water Resource Recovery Facility. Working independently while collaborating closely with project, technical, and operations teams, you will ensure samples are processed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, delivering accurate, reliable, and timely results that support the successful implementation of this innovative process.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.  
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Conduct sampling from the Woodman Point WRRF including newly installed Thermal Hydrolysis and ancillary Plants for analysis inhouse and to send to other internal/ external laboratories.
• Use established analytical techniques to test samples to a high standard of quality.
• Report your results using relevant reporting systems.
• Perform essential routine laboratory equipment calibrations and verifications.
• Maintain onsite laboratory equipment’s including consumables.
• Communicate any chemistry that does not meet operational targets or trends.
• Contribute to safety initiatives including team meetings, workplace inspection and hazard identification.
• Attend site meetings as required.
• You may also be required to perform lab based trials to assist in optimization of processes.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Diploma or higher in relevant scientific field such as chemistry or laboratory technology/techniques OR significant (3+ years) experience in water, wastewater chemistry, or related laboratory & analytical services.
• Good computing skills and knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Some flexibility with working hours.
• Understanding the importance of safety in a laboratory and on operational/construction sites.

 Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close Friday 11th September

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website