Hydrographer Environmental Scientist 162571

Ventia is hiring a Hydrographer Environmental Scientist in Shepparton VIC, Australia, to manage environmental monitoring and data collection projects in Regional Victoria and Southern NSW. Responsibilities include data collection on water quality and soil contamination, maintaining monitoring equipment, and project management. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a willingness to travel and work remotely for extended periods. The role offers career development opportunities and a supportive workplace.
About the role
Ventia is seeking to hire a highly motivated Hydrographer with skills to facilitate a range of environmental monitoring and data collection projects. You will be working on projects in Regional Victoria and Southern NSW including the defence industry and large government contracts just to name a few.

We are looking for someone with the skills and experience to collect and report on stream flow and water quality data. Other key project areas you may works on include soil contamination landfill gas groundwater data quality planning and facilitating site maintenance and improvement programs.

What we offer you:
• A safe and enjoyable workplace
• Oneonone mentoring
• Tools of the trade vehicle laptop and mobile phone.
• Ability to complete company sponsored diploma in Water Operations & Coxswain Certification
• Four Wheel Drive training course
• Annual First aid/CPR training
• Opportunity to travel around Victoria and NSW

Under direction and guidance of the Operations Manager this role is responsible for:
• Data collection of largescale environmental monitoring programs for government and private interests. Project works would include all aspects from inception to completion including OH&S financials laboratory coordination data collation and some minor reporting.
• Undertaking environmental data collection activities for both surface & groundwaters gas monitoring soil sampling.
• Document field work for sampling monitoring and OH&S with attention to detail and data quality.
• Servicing calibrating and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and associated sensors.
• Observing maintenance needs at respective sites and ensuring works are appropriately scheduled into the work program.

About You:
• Some industry experience would be preferably but not essential in groundwater / surface water or contaminated land monitoring.
• Diploma in Water Operations course or similar
• Qualifications in Environmental Science Geology Hydrogeology Environmental Engineering Hydrography or other similar fields (desirable)
• High level MS Excel user (mandatory) and experience in the use of ESDAT Hydstra Campbells AutoCAD and Arc GIS is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client liaison.
• Excellent time management and an eagerness to acquire new skills and meet new challenges.
• Field experience with groundwater sampling techniques such as low flow sampling.
• Selfmotivated and the ability to work unsupervised. Also to routinely travel and work remotely away from home for up to a week at a time.
• A First Aid certificate and white / red card would also be looked upon favourably.
• Willing to travel regulary withnights away from home.

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 Mori and Pasifika people LGTBQI Women Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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.

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Position Reference Number: 162571