Ventia is seeking a highly motivated Hydrographer / Environmental Scientist with skills to facilitate a range of environmental compliance projects. You will be working on projects in Regional Victoria & NSW with other potential opportunities including the defence industry and large government contracts just to name a few.

We are looking for someone with the skills to collect and report on environmental and contaminated land data specifically in Surface Water & groundwater. More specifically we are looking for someone who has experience in groundwater sampling and stream flow measurements.

This role is based in Tatura, Victoria, and will involve travel and over night staying away from time to time based on project specific requirements.

What we offer you:

• Casual role, offering full time hours with a view to go permanent.
• We invest in our people. Our technical training builds careers.
• Tools of the trade vehicle and mobile phone.

Under direction and guidance of the Regional Manager this role is responsible for:

• Data collection of large-scale environmental monitoring programs for government and private interests. Project works would include all aspects from inception to completion including OH&S, financial, laboratory coordination, data collation and some minor reporting.
• Undertaking field work and environmental data collection activities for both surface & groundwaters.
• Document field work for sampling, monitoring, and OH&S with attention to detail and data quality.
• Servicing, calibrating, and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and associated sensors.
• Observing maintenance needs at respective sites and ensuring works are appropriately scheduled into the work program.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Some industry experience would be preferable, but not essential in groundwater / surface water or contaminated land monitoring.
• Field experience with groundwater sampling techniques such as low flow sampling.
• Qualifications in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Hydrography, or other similar fields.
• High level MS Excel user (mandatory), and experience in the use of ESDAT, Hydstra, Campbells, AutoCAD and Arc GIS is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client liaison.
• Excellent time management, and an eagerness to acquire new skills and meet new challenges.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work unsupervised. Also, to routinely travel and work remotely, away from home for up to a week at a time.
• A First Aid certificate and white / red card would also be looked upon favourably.
• 4WD Experience

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply
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Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position Reference Number: 156585