Environmental Water Chemistry Scientist

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave

Professional development

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Scientific Officer for the Water & Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Lidcombe. The role involves hands-on environmental testing (water) and analytical work to meet quality standards.

You will report on analyses, review results, and may provide evidence in court. A bachelor degree in science or equivalent is required, with strong communication and safety compliance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Applied Science with a major relevant to the Unit or equivalent in analytical/forensic science.
• Demonstrated experience or advanced knowledge in methods and technology in analytical testing in a laboratory.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to manage priorities, maintain accuracy and accountability.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including potential expert evidence in courts.
• Initiative, problem solving and analytical skills for lab issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational and analytical laboratory activities to comply with standards.
• Review reports and may provide evidence in court on work performed.

Skills

Environmental science

Water testing

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Court testimony

Communication

Safety compliance

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Applied Science (analytical/forensic)

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Scientific Officer for the Water & Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Lidcombe. The role involves hands-on environmental testing (water) and analytical work to meet quality standards.

You will report on analyses, review results, and may provide evidence in court. A bachelor degree in science or equivalent is required, with strong communication and safety compliance skills.