Trainee/Assistant Hydrographer

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

The Day to Day

• Provide best practice Environmental Monitoring services for clients in a safe and timely manner.
• Install, service, operate and maintain automatic environmental monitoring stations with a strict emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Collect environmental data from automatic monitoring stations and verify data using computer software package before supplying to clients.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping including field observations and calibrations.
• Undertake flow measurement in rivers, creeks and drains.
• Undertake manual sampling activities from both surface water and groundwater, using a range of techniques with adherence to QA principles and procedures.
• Project management, client liaison and correspondence.
• Sound knowledge of, and adherence to, HSE principles.
• Travel and work in remote regions of Queensland, typically for short durations during weekdays.

The essentials

The ideal candidate would have the following attributes:

• Some environmental monitoring / hydrographic experience.
• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, water resources or similar (desirable).
• Competent with data acquisition and hydrographic software applications necessary for effective data management and field instrumentation operation.
• Project management experience.
• High level attention to detail, strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions including short periods away from home.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks in a wide range of outdoor conditions.
• Experience in the use of hand and power tools.
• Current manual car driver's licence.
• 4WD experience.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental aspects of field work.
• Ability to swim.

Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.