Assistant Hydrographer - Field Data & Hydrography Training

ALS; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS in Scoresby, Victoria is seeking an Assistant Hydrographer for the environmental monitoring team. The role includes on-the-job training and support to complete a Diploma of Water Operations (Hydrography).

You will contribute to routine field data collection, site visits, and data verification alongside a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant environmental background, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to work outdoors, including travel.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science or water resources is desirable.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional oral and written communication.
• Able to work cohesively in a team and independently.
• Willing to travel and spend short periods away from home.
• Able to perform manual handling tasks in outdoor conditions.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Current automatic driver's licence and 4WD experience.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental aspects of field work.
• Ability to swim.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role with a focus on teamwork, reliability and initiative.
• Routine visitation and maintenance of remote environmental monitoring sites.
• Collect and verify environmental data using various software and instruments.
• Assist in completing other project and routine works as required.
• Accurate record keeping including field notes, photographs and maps.
• Assist in upgrading old and installing new environmental monitoring stations.
• Use of hand tools including manual excavation for extended periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Manual handling

4WD experience

Swimming ability

4WD experience

Education

Diploma of Water Operations (Hydrography)

Environmental science degree (desirable)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

ALS in Scoresby, Victoria is seeking an Assistant Hydrographer for the environmental monitoring team. The role includes on-the-job training and support to complete a Diploma of Water Operations (Hydrography).

You will contribute to routine field data collection, site visits, and data verification alongside a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant environmental background, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to work outdoors, including travel.