Scientific Officer - Water & Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

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

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology - Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe is seeking a Scientific Officer to conduct environmental water testing and related analyses, delivering accurate results to meet NSW Health and private enterprise requirements.

You will work hands‑on with instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, review reports, and contribute to continuous improvement while enjoying a stable permanent full‑time role with opportunities for professional growth and work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental science and water testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational and analytical laboratory activities to ensure compliance with operational standards, quality standards and continual process improvement.

Job description

Scientific Officer - Water & Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Scientific Officer
Remuneration:$79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ702426
Location:Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe
Applications Close:01 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

The laboratory performs a wide range of highly specialised analytical testing of environmental samples (predominantly water) for a comprehensive range of chemical & physical parameters, as well as, anthropogenic and naturally occurring contaminants (including pesticides, disinfection by-products and cyanobacteria toxins) for NSW Health and private enterprise.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with expertise in environmental science and water (organic & inorganic) testing.

A very hands‑on person with sound knowledge and skills using scientific instrumentation relevant to this field of science. Someone with good troubleshooting abilities including identifying and working with other team members to resolve issues and improve processes. A person committed to the timely delivery of services to meet stakeholder requirements.

What you'll be doing

To deliver a range of operational and analytical laboratory activities to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement. The Scientific Officer reports, reviews reports and may be required to give evidence in any court on aspects of work performed.

What we can offer you

• Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full‑time employees)
• Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training with RTO My Health Learning
• Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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