Location: Tatura , Victoria

Position: Permanent, Full time

About the role
Ventia are seeking an experienced Senior Hydrographer / instrument Technician to join our environmental team based in Tatura, Northern Victoria.  We are on the lookout for applicants at a mid to senior level, to manage hydrographic monitoring & site maintenance, as well as providing leadership to field staff.

We are happy to accommodate relocation for any metro-based applicants and are keen to discuss this exciting opportunity with you!

Duties

• Observe ongoing site requirements through visitation to locations across Northern VIC and Southern NSW
• Undertake water quality sample collection and analysis, and ensure gathered data meets standards
• Actively manage new monitoring installations as well as ongoing maintenance needs at respective sites
• Monitor performance and provide mentoring for field staff
• Process, register and QA surface & groundwater data, discharge measurements and water quality results
• Reporting scheduled works and working under direction of the regional manager

About You

• Qualification in water operations course or similar
• Experience in a similar position with environmental data collection including both water quality and quantity monitoring  
• Demonstrated ability to work with Hydstra, Microsoft Windows and the Office suite
• The ability to work unsupervised, and ability to travel/work away from home ad hoc for up to a week at a time
• Experience with the following instrumentation highly desirable: 
  • Dataloggers 
  • Telemetry units (Cell, Satellite, Radio and landline Modems) and
  • Environmental monitoring sensors (Water level, EC/DO/TURB/pH, Ultrasonics)
• Experience in the installation of monitoring sites and the tools used   
• Electronics and instrumentation aptitude and fault-finding ability 
• Physically fit, can swim, with a desire for working outdoors
• A current Australian Drivers Licence

What We Offer You
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.

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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
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Position Reference Number: 159610