Environmental & Sustainability Jobs in Canberra, Australia (Now Hiring) — 10 open

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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. 

ALS Hydrographics designs, supplies, installs, operates and maintains a wide range of environmental monitoring systems for the automated, long term, continuous monitoring of many environmental parameters such as water and weather.  Our systems comprise state-of-the-art instrumentation with proven track records in harsh environments, often fitted with telemetry for client access to real-time data.
  
Operating from offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Rockhampton and Mackay, ALS Hydrographic operate and maintain some of Australia’s largest environmental monitoring networks. ALS boasts the largest group of Australian Hydrographers in the private industry.

The Role:
ALS is seeking a Hydrographer to join our dynamic and well-established team in Hume, Canberra. This is an exciting opportunity to translate your industry knowledge and commercial awareness into innovative solutions by working collaboratively within an industry leading Hydrographic business.

The successful candidate will have ability and some level of experience as a Hydrographer although all levels of equivalent proven experience will be considered. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training as well as enrolment and support to complete a Diploma of Water Operations (Hydrography) if the qualification is not already held.

A video outlining a day in the life of a Hydrographer at ALS can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXTyezFV5dU

The Day to Day:

• Service, Install, operate and maintain remote, automatic environmental monitoring stations with a strict emphasis on quality.

• Provide best practice Hydrographic and Environmental Monitoring services for clients in a safe and timely manner.

• Undertake flow measurement in rivers, creeks, drains and sewers using industry leading technology.

• 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 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, health & safety principles.

The Essentials: 

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, water resources or similar (desirable).

• Experience with hydrographic software applications and data acquisition applications necessary for effective data management and field instrumentation operation and calibrations

• Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities on electronic equipment

• Current manual driving licence and experience with offroad and 4WD vehicle operation and/or boat operations advantageous

• High level attention to detail

• Professional oral, written, and report writing skills

• Ability to carry out infrequent, interstate project work for periods up to five days

• Water Operations Diploma and/or related Tertiary qualification is desirable, but not essential.

• Ability to swim.

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.

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 resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.