Water Quality Analyst Level 2 â Chemistry Laboratory
Water Quality Analyst Level 2 â Chemistry Laboratory
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Job Description
- Join our frontline workers delivering services directly to Sydney Water customers.
- Competitive base salary of $81926.04 plus super!
- 2-year fixed term contract
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Water Quality Analyst with a background in Chemistry to join the Customer Experience team within Sydney Water.
We are the largest dedicated water and wastewater laboratory in the southern hemisphere with Tier 1 quality in our laboratory and field performance. This allows us to provide the highest level of assurance to the community of Sydney Waters quality product.
We undertake sampling and analysis 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.
About the role:
Reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader your daily duties include receiving and processing of samples analysis of results data entry quality control checks and calibrations.
You will perform routine and non-routine analyses of samples from a variety of environments using a range of equipment in accordance with procedures to meet customer quality and time expectations and regulatory and operational requirements.
Key requirements:
- Undertake various water and soil laboratory preparatory functions for organic and inorganic analysis sample receipt and willingness to learn to operate scientific instrumentation such as TOC analyser Oil &Grease BOD FIA IC ICP HPLC and GC
- Undertake intermediate computer skills working with Microsoft office Labware (LIMS) and other relevant software packages.
- Knowledge of quality assurance requirements for analysis of water and wastewater products including NATA ISO 17025 accreditation and ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
- Work safely undertake risk assessments and report hazards and incidents.
About you:
- Certificate degree or similar qualification in chemistry or equivalent
- 1 year experience working in a laboratory preferably in the water industry
- Willing to work outside core hours on a rotational basis flexible start/finish times between 7am to 6pm to meet contractual obligations
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy in following procedures documentation and data entry.
- Demonstrated experience working within a team ability to prioritise high volumes of work and willingness to learn new tasks.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration:Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment:We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration supporting our teams productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth:We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First:Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing:Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Application Close date:Tuesday 22nd July 2025 11:59pm
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment any further information please contact
Please note as part of the application process you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers quality of life and safeguarding Sydneys future. We see the world is changing so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we diverse skills mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
Please see the job profile for the roles full accountabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
