Field Technician

SA Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Field Technician to join the Laboratory Services team. The role involves collecting water samples across South Australia, conducting field testing, and assisting in monitoring water quality to safeguard communities. Travel to metro, regional and remote locations is expected.

You will work independently in the field, maintain sampling equipment, perform QC checks, and report data. A valid driver’s licence, 4WD experience, and safety focus are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• A current and valid driver’s licence.
• 4WD experience is highly beneficial.
• Experience with field test monitoring equipment and field testing methods.
• High attention to detail and well organized data entry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems is advantageous.
• Physically fit for metro/regional/remote field work.
• A strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples such as potable, waste, sewage, ground and environmental water, sludge and soils.
• Maintenance of all sampling and field equipment.
• Perform QC checks and collect QC samples as required.
• Arrange field consumables and sampling equipment for each job.
• Review sampling routes and methods performed.
• Collaborate to ensure team goals are achieved.
• Maintain a strong safety record and proactive safety approach.

Skills

Driver's license

4WD experience

Field testing

Data entry

MS Word Excel

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Sampling/Science

Tools

Field monitoring equipment

Sampling equipment

Job description

About the Company

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About the job

We have an opportunity for a Field Technician to join our Laboratory Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the field, working independently, and travelling to a variety of locations across South Australia.

As a Field Technician, you will collect water samples from metropolitan, regional and remote locations, conduct field testing, and support the monitoring of water quality that helps keep South Australian communities safe and healthy. No two days are the same, with work taking you from the South East and Mid North through to the Eyre Peninsula and other areas across the state.

About the Person

You are someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and thrives in a role that offers variety and independence. You take pride in working safely, can manage your time effectively, and are comfortable travelling to regional and remote locations. Whether your experience comes from environmental monitoring, water sampling, field services, science, or a similar technical environment, you are keen to contribute to a collaborative team that delivers important services across South Australia.

About Science and Strategy

The Science and Strategy business group brings together evidence‑based thinking and strategic insight to tackle today’s challenges and prepare for what’s next. Using scientific, analytical, and customer‑led approaches, the team shapes strategy, informs decisions, grows innovation and strengthens how we plan for the future.

Working in this group means translating customer preferences, data, and research into clear direction helping improve our services, guide long‑term priorities, and position us for sustainable success in a changing environment.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Collect samples likepotable, waste, sewage, ground and environmental water, sludge and soils.
• Maintenance of all sampling and field equipment.
• Perform all required QC checks and collect required QC samples as requested.
• Arrange all field consumables and sampling equipment as required for each job.
• Contribute to reviewing sampling routes and sampling methods performed
• Effective collaboration to ensure team goals are achieved.
• Maintaining a strong safety record, with a proactive, zero‑incident approach to every task.

Your success in this role will come from:

• A current and valid driver’s licence at all times, 4WD experience is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of field test monitoring equipment and field test methods.
• Displays high attention to detail and can implement a well organised and structured approach to field testing and data entry.
• High level oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external parties.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer applications.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Sampling/Science or equivalent technical qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in water and waste water systems (advantageous).
• Physically fit and capable of metro/regional and/or remote field work.
• A strong safety mindset and willingness to work as part of a high‑performing team.

Please note: to safely perform the inherent requirements of this role, successful applicants will be required to have, or be willing to obtain, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunisations.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –Field Technician.

Applications close 11:55pm, 27 October 2026.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.