Water Quality Analyst Level 4 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Water Quality Analyst Level 4 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory to join the Customer Experience team within Sydney Water. 

We are a diverse team of analysts dedicated to Sydney Water’s vision of ensuring quality of water and wastewater that is provided to our customers and stakeholders. 

Organic Chemistry laboratory tests methods across all products, such as source water, drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, environmental waters (i.e. river, beaches, ocean sediments), stormwater, biosolids, sludges, grit & screenings. We have accreditation in NATA ISO/IEC 17025 for both field sampling and laboratory analysis. 

Responsibilities: 

As a Level 4 Analyst, you will demonstrate the following: 

• Expensive experience in ICMS, LCMSMS or GCMSMS including maintenance, high level troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities 
• Carry out laboratory preparation and analysis using instrumentation within agreed customer timeframes 
• Providing leadership and technical expertise in method development and validation 
• Training and mentoring staff 
• Advanced knowledge of the chemical and physical processes within a variety of water environment and ability to carry our investigations pertaining to monitoring and control of these systems 
• Define, maintain, services and trouble shoot, simple and complex field and/or laboratory instruments 
• Authorise results, identify abnormal results and define corrective action 
• Need to be available for additional out of hours work or to be on call. Must be available to work on a rostered basis on weekends and public holidays. 

 Experience and Qualifications:  

• Carry out laboratory preparation and analysis using instrumentation within agreed customer timeframes under ISO/IEC 17025 accredited conditions 
• Providing leadership and technical expertise in method development and validation 
• Proven ability to install, program, operate, maintain and troubleshoot field and laboratory monitoring equipment 
• Training and mentoring staff 
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance requirements for analysis of water and waste water products, including NATA ISO 17025 accreditation and ISO 9000 quality system requirements. 
• Defining and implementing opportunities to optimise assets, equipment, systems and processes 
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives and completing complex projects within assigned time and resources 
• Awareness of safety requirements related to the role and ability to demonstrate personal responsibility for safety and well being 

Essential Requirements:  

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.  

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 

Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you: 

• Flexible working options. 
• Childcare allowances. 
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. 
• Novated lease opportunities. 
• Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships.

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 11:59PM 

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

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We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

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