- Junior
- Escritório em Albury
DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade C
SALARY:
A base salary of $64,702 pa with competency-based increments up to $75,055 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Laboratory Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
The role involves sampling and analysis to meet the requirements of Waterview Laboratory. This includes support to the Water and Wastewater team as well as other departments within AlburyCity.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Chemical and microbiological analysis of water and wastewater samples
- Collection of samples including, when required, preservation and pre-treatment
- Perform all work according to the laboratory quality system and to it maintains NATA ISO 17025 accreditation
- Data entry and reporting of results
- Equipment and instrument validation, calibration, and maintenance
- Ordering of laboratory consumables and maintaining the laboratory fit for purpose
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Coordinator which are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence, and training
- Research strategies and strive to continuously improve the operation of the laboratory
- Liaise with internal and external customers as required on operational issues
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity’s Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity’s Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
External
- Our Community
- Suppliers, Customers/Clients
- Other laboratories
- NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia)
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines. The exact times can be negotiated with the supervisor.
- This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- This position involves working both indoor and outdoor. In addition to computer work, a moderate amount of physical activity may also be required, depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. Appropriate WHS standards will be applied for all manual handing activity. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing
- This position is located at Waterview Laboratory, Laboratory Lane, West Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots, and AlburyCity Administration Building as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent work experience
- Class C (standard) Driver’s Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Experience in water testing and environment will be highly regarded
- Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry / Environmental Science or related discipline
EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant experience in a similar role at a NATA accredited laboratory
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Demonstrated experience and understanding in;
- Chemical analysis
- Water and wastewater sampling and analysis including BOD, COD, solids and nutrients.
- NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory and analytical instruments.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Interpretation of results, reporting and recording
- High level of computer literacy in the use of a variety of software applications including MS Office Suite
- Sound knowledge in environmental or water and wastewater processes
About Company
Company
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values: We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.
- Working Together: I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
- Integrity: I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
- Courage and Passion: I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
- Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
- Loyalty: I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
