Our organisation Gippsland Water takes pride in its place in the Gippsland community. We are a quality essential service and support the health, safety and wellbeing of our community and staff. We are one of the critical stakeholders in the region, working towards a prosperous Gippsland. We are growing, innovative and committed to ensuring that Gippsland Water remains a great place to work. We do this by: Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region. Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation. We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding. About the role Gippsland Water has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our Wastewater Treatment team at the Gippsland Water Factory (GWF). This role is well suited to someone who is enthusiastic about learning, committed to continuous improvement, and takes genuine pride in doing the job well. While prior laboratory experience is advantageous, your curiosity, commitment to quality, and drive to succeed are what we value most. Reliability and willingness to develop technical skills while working independently in an operational environment is key to success. The Laboratory Technician plays a key role in supporting wastewater treatment operations by delivering accurate, timely laboratory testing and data to inform operations and regulatory decisions. Working closely with the operations team, this role is responsible for routine and ad-hoc sampling, analysis, equipment maintenance and stock management within a modern, safety-focused laboratory environment. What you’ll bring A desire to learn and the ability to gain a quick understanding of the technical day-to-day operations of the laboratory and its functions. Ability to work well in a team orientated environment. Good communication and organisational skills. A commitment to conducting laboratory practices to a high standard withholding quality of results and safety. What we can offer A role that will allow you to learn, grow and progress your career, or provide a fulfilling role for stability and consistency. If you’re a recent graduate in Science, Environment, or similar field of study, this is a great opportunity to start your career in the water industry. Great benefits and work life balance. Freedom We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life. How to apply For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Taylor Woods, Wastewater Treatment Compliance Specialist on 0460 787 363 . We will be reviewing applications as they are received. If you are excited about this opportunity, please tell us in no more than 500 words why you believe your skills and experience are suited to this role, along with a copy of your current resume. We encourage applicants to provide a response to the key selection criteria. Please note that if you do not provide a statement, you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
