Job Description

• Be a part of Sydney Water Laboratory
• EA Level 10 A ($108,710.78 base salary plus superannuation)
• 35-hour work week

Organic Chemistry laboratory tests methods 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. We have accreditation in NATA ISO/IEC 17025 for both field sampling and laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities:

As a Level 4 Water Quality Analyst, you will demonstrate the following:

• Expensive experience in ICMS, LCMSMS or GCMSMS including maintenance, high level troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Carry out laboratory preparation and analysis using instrumentation within agreed customer timeframes
• Providing leadership and technical expertise in method development and validation
• Training and mentoring staff
• Advanced knowledge of the chemical and physical processes within a variety of water environment and ability to carry our investigations pertaining to monitoring and control of these systems
• Define, maintain, services and trouble shoot, simple and complex field and/or laboratory instruments
• Authorise results, identify abnormal results and define corrective action
• Need to be available for additional out of hours work or to be on call. Must be available to work on a rostered basis on weekends and public holidays.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Carry out laboratory preparation and analysis using instrumentation within agreed customer timeframes under ISO/IEC 17025 accredited conditions
• Providing leadership and technical expertise in method development and validation
• Proven ability to install, program, operate, maintain and troubleshoot field and laboratory monitoring equipment
• Training and mentoring staff
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance requirements for analysis of water and wastewater products, including NATA ISO 17025 accreditation and ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Defining and implementing opportunities to optimise assets, equipment, systems and processes
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives and completing complex projects within assigned time and resources
• Awareness of safety requirements related to the role and ability to demonstrate personal responsibility for safety and well being

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits!

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• 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.
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• 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 driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Closing Date: Thursday the 6th of April 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

For any further information please contact jay.gil@sydneywater.com.au

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. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

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 Sydney’s 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 serve. Our 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 Frist Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

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Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application.

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.