Do you want to play an important role in assisting to provide quality water supplies to the community? Do you love to identify unique solutions to problems? We are currently seeking a new Laboratory Technician and if you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.Work in a dynamic and service focused team1x permanent full-time and casual positions availableBalance your life with a 9 day fortnightAbout The RoleThe role of Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting analysis on water and wastewater to ensure process control, compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and EPA Licence conditions and monitoring the impact of various activities on the environment.You will work across Central Coast Council's Treatment Plants with some field sampling required as part of the role.The position of Laboratory Technician is required to maintain the laboratory to facilitate a high standard of analytical operation and create value for the community.To Be Successful In This Role, You Will HaveAssociate Diploma qualification in Laboratory Technology or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional developmentA current Class C Drivers LicenceA valid Construction Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalentDemonstrated experience in the collection, storage, preservation and routine analysis on samples of water and wastewater in accordance with accepted industry standardsSolid administrative skills which enable you to plan daily programs of work, maintain accurate records and allow easy updating and retrieval of stored dataOther Important InformationThe permanent full-time role salary for this position ranges between $72k - $86.3k plus 11.5% superannuationThe casual role salary for this position ranges between $49.32 - $59.16 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus 11.5% superannuationThis role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role.This role is located at the Kincumber Sewerage Treatment Plant and Charmhaven Sewerage Treatment Plant.Successful candidates may be required to have vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus.Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass a Confined Spaces medical.Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.Extra BenefitsAt Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.Other Extras IncludeLong service leave after 5 years of continuous serviceFree flu vaccination programTime provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donationsAccess to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platformsWe reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers programNovated leasing partnerships.What to know more?The contact person for this role is Jake Nilson, Team Leader Laboratory. You can contact them on 02 4393 1056 or on email at ****** position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday 22 September 2024.LocationCentral Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.How To ApplyWe have put together some additional resources to help you.By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These StepsAnswer the on-line questions shown below.Attach your resume.Attach your qualifications and licences.Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing.If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.Apply Now
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