About Seqwater
Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.
As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.
Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.
If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.
Join us as we embark on a multi-year program to improve operational reliability and build operational excellence in the services we deliver.
About Your Opportunity
As a Scientific Technical Specialist at Seqwater, you'll play a key role in providing technical advice regarding water quality instrumentation, analytical results and other scientific matters to ensure the quality and accuracy of water quality tests. You'll join a high-performing team, driving cutting-edge analytical methods and technologies to monitor water quality, while empowering staff with expert training to deliver exceptional results. Make a real impact in safeguarding our water for communities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead expertise in advanced analytical tools (GCMS-PT, IC, TOC, AAS-GF, Particle Sizing) driving continuous improvement and innovation in water quality monitoring methods and instrumentation for accuracy and reliability.
- Ensure compliance across operator and process laboratories aligning with Seqwater's certified ISO systems.
- Deliver expert training and support to operational staff, ensuring proficiency in test procedures and water quality monitoring tools.
- Oversee timely sampling and analysis of drinking water, source water, treatment streams, and environmental samples, covering physical and chemical parameters.
- Provide SME technical judgement and initiative in the investigation, trouble-shooting and resolution of problems concerning water quality instrumentation, water treatment process chemistry, operator testing and on-line water quality monitoring.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Tertiary degree qualifications in Chemistry or a relevant Science or Engineering with strong demonstrated professional experience in a related role.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
- Extensive experience in method development / validation and use of high-level analytical techniques and advanced analytical instrumentation.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of scientific sampling and analysis of water samples for a range of physical and chemical parameters for process control and verification of water treatment processes.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of laboratory quality assurance systems and good laboratory practices for accreditation by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
- Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment processes and technologies. (desirable)
This position has a salary starting at $128,257 plus 12.75% superannuation and is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/
If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Work For Us?
At Seqwater we care.
We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life.
You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave.
At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly.
To apply
Submit your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, 29th November 2024
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
