Groundwater Technician

Ventia; Tatura; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

iPhone

iPad

Laptop

Upskilling opportunities

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Groundwater Technician based in Tatura VIC to perform groundwater monitoring, download and calibrate instruments, and collect surface water and water-quality samples. The role is largely field-based, including remote locations, with occasional overnight stays and 50% field time.

This casual (on-call) position requires Australian citizenship due to Defence Security Clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Field water quality sample collection from groundwater bores and mine shafts.
• Environmental data collection using specialist software and instruments.
• Servicing, calibrating and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment.
• Undertaking maintenance and new works installations.
• Troubleshoot telemetry devices.

Responsibilities

• Field water quality sample collection from groundwater bores and mine shafts.
• Undertaking environmental data collection activities using specialist software and instruments.
• Servicing, calibrating and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and sensors.
• Carrying out maintenance and new works installations.
• Troubleshoot telemetry devices.

Skills

Groundwater monitoring

Instrumentation calibration

Fieldwork outdoors

Trade experience

Driver’s License

Education

Environmental Science / Geology

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

As a Groundwater Technician you will perform groundwater monitoring activities, download and calibrate monitoring instrumentation, perform surface water monitoring, and water quality sampling. This role is largely fieldwork which includes, hiking, working from boats, 4WDíng and working in remote areas.

This role is based in Tatura VIC, and will involve working alone and as part of a team across locations in the Mallee region VIC. The successful applicant will be required to stay away overnight from time to time. The role is casual (on call) working 8am – 4pm shifts and will essentially have you working 50% of the month so would suit incumbents returning to the workforce, studying or looking for a change in pace.

You must be an Australian citizen due to Defence Security Clearance requirements.

What’s on Offer

• $37.50 - $42 depending on skillset and experience
• Company vehicle to perform your role (pick up at depot)
• Company iPhone, iPad and laptop
• Opportunity to upskills (e.g. Dip in Water industry Operation, First Aid, 4WD driver training, Coxswains ticket, Traffic management tickets)
• Friendly and supportive team
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role

• Field water quality sample collection from mainly groundwater monitoring bores and mine shafts
• Undertaking environmental data collection activities for both groundwater using specialist software packages and scientific instruments
• Servicing, calibrating and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and associated sensors
• Undertaking maintenance and new works installations
• Troubleshoot telemetry devices

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in the use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools or willingness to learn
• Trade experience with an affinity for working outdoors
• Qualifications in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, hydrography can be beneficial but not required
• Environmental monitoring experience in water, air and soils sampling
• Electronics / mechanical aptitude
• Driver’s License

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.