Student Technical Support Assistant (Environmental/Marine Science)

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Job summary

Aquatic Technologies is seeking a Student Technical Support Assistant in environmental/marine science for on-site work at Carrum Downs. The role focuses on water quality sampling, data entry, and supporting field projects while you study.

Ideal candidates are 2nd or 3rd year Environmental Science or Marine Science students with a drivers licence and strong communication skills. Flexible hours around classes and paid on-the-job training are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Environmental Science or Marine Science degree.
• Full Victorian driver's licence and comfort with occasional long drives.
• Good communication skills and a genuine interest in water quality.
• Reliability and ability to juggle tasks, work independently and in a team.
• Customer service experience (retail, hospitality, or similar) is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test water samples in the field.
• Answer client enquiries by phone, email and in person, backed by our Technical Product Expert.
• Prepare quotes, customer orders and sales follow-ups.
• Enter data and help with product trials and technical projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Environmental Science or Marine Science degree

Job description

Student Technical Support Assistant (Environmental/Marine Science)

Aquatic Technologies is a small, growing water management company in Carrum Downs. We help councils, golf courses, developers, private land owners, and farmers manage water quality and keep their waterways and water bodies healthy. We're looking for a 2nd (entering year 2 in 2027) or 3rd (entering year 3 in 2027) year student to join the team and learn on the job, with potential to a full-time role after graduation. This is an on-site role at our Carrum Downs base, with fieldwork as required.

Please note - this is only open to 2nd (entering year 2 in 2027) or 3rd (entering year 3 in 2027) year students studying Environmental Science or Marine Science.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and test water samples in the field
• Answer client enquiries by phone, email and in person, backed by our Technical Product Expert
• Prepare quotes, customer orders and sales follow-ups
• Enter data and help with product trials and technical projects

About you

• Currently studying Environmental Science or Marine Science degree
• Full Victorian driver's licence and comfort with occasional long drives
• Good communication skills and a genuine interest in water quality
• Reliability, and the ability to juggle tasks and work both independently and in a team
• Any customer service experience (retail, hospitality, or similar) is favourable
• Company vehicles available for field trips
• Flexible hours around your classes and exams
• Paid on-the-job training, with all equipment and safety gear provided
• A mix of fieldwork and office work
• Real responsibility from early on

About us

Aquatic Technologies is a small, growing water management company in Carrum Downs. We help councils, golf courses, developers, private land owners, and farmers manage water quality and keep their waterways and water bodies healthy.