Environmental Technician Primary purpose of position Within the Climate & Environment business unit, the purpose of the position is to provide support, advice and guidance regarding environmental management to minimise emissions and potential impacts on the sensitive environments and communities. A primary responsibility for the position is the timely implementation of the business environmental monitoring programs.
Position specific responsibilities • Conduct field work as required including appropriate collection/dispatch of samples and maintenance of field records in accordance with the Environmental Management System (EMS) schedule, procedures and relevant standards.
This includes arranging quotes and purchase orders/contracts as required by the business procurement procedures
• Organise and maintain in good order all environmental monitoring equipment. This includes calibrations in accordance with EMS procedures and manufacturer requirements and undertaking routine servicing and preventative maintenance as per recognized manuals and standards
• Maintain the environmental monitoring storeroom and sufficient supplies for monitoring requirements
• Maintain a database for all environmental monitoring records including field records, sample records, equipment calibration records, laboratory results, incidents etc.
• Assist with presentation and analysis of monitoring results with summaries, reports and results presented in an appropriate form as required
• Continue to develop and implement the Environmental Management System (EMS) to drive continual improvement including document updates, reviews, audits and inspections
• With support from supervisor, oversee assigned projects, contracts or consultancies related to environmental monitoring programs or data management using specific systems
• Assist with reporting on the unit’s corporate requirements. This includes monthly reports, business unit plan, budget, corporate reports and annual reporting as required and in agreed timeframes
• Provide input into Team Planet initiatives
• Assist with responses to environmental incidents, complaints and injured wildlife sightings as required and provide assistance in the event of an emergency situation
• Assist with community groups, tours, school groups and other public engagement activities as required including developing newsletter articles on environmental topics as required
• Contribute to the strategic plans
• Ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental management, quality and information security practices are implemented for all works to comply with the right policies and relevant legislation
• Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards
• Promote a Zero Harm culture and continual improvement in our Health and Safety management and performance
• Any other duties commensurate with level and accountabilities, or as directed by leadership.
Essential criteria Mandatory requirements/qualifications/tickets/licences: • Tertiary Qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business or other discipline relevant to the position
• Current C Class Driver Licence
• Pre-employment Medical – Functional 10kg.
Skills and experience: • Knowledge or experience in the implementation and maintenance of environmental monitoring programs including the organisation and management of routine field sampling and other field work
• Well-developed analytical and communication skills
• Well-developed organisational skills including ability to manage competing priorities and demands without affecting quality of service delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, demonstrating self-motivation, problem-solving skills, time management and scheduling skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
Software/Systems skills:
• Advanced skills in MS suite
• Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant Microsoft Office applications for data analysis.
Highly desirable/ability to obtain criteria You will need to have, or have the ability to obtain the following qualifications/tickets/licences: • Maritime Security Identification Card (ability to obtain before commencing activities requiring these skills)
• First Aid (required within 6 months)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (required within 6 months)
• Shipboard Safety Skill Set (required within 6 months)
• Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus Vaccination for sampling trade waste (required within 1 month)
• Work Safely At Heights Ticket (required within 3 months)
• TropWater Aquatic Environmental Monitoring Skills (required within 12 months)
• Carbon Literacy Training (required within 12 months).
The following are not mandatory but are highly desirable: • Experience with maintenance and upkeep of databases
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems based on ISO
• Experience with real time monitoring equipment (e.g. air or water). Construction Induction (White Card)
• Recreational Marine Drivers Licence.
To apply: Upload your resume at www.achievegroup.com.au, call 1300 129 732 or email roxanne@achievegroup.com.au for more information. Alternately click on the link below.
