Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) Role

Ongoing full-time opportunity to join and support our Environmental Forensics team in delivering independent and rigorous scientific evidence and expert advice on environmental forensic and analytical chemistry analysis services across NSW.

Environmental Officer Grade 7 (EO7) , salary starting from $101,850 to $112,530 plus super
Location – Lidcombe, Sydney

Our Environmental Forensics team is currently seeking to appoint a Scientist (Analytical Chemistry). The Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) will be part of a collaborative team and responsible for delivering high-quality environmental forensics projects focused on characterising and analysing chemical pollutants in environmental matrices, and maintaining, developing, and troubleshooting of analytical methods.

About You

Your chemistry knowledge and analytical data will be used to provide advice to support response and recovery activities following pollution incidents and environmental emergencies.

Essential Requirements

Scientific qualifications, knowledge, and demonstrated experience of analytical chemistry and/or environmental forensics science, including:
1. Analytical methods development
2. Environmental samples analysis
3. Troubleshooting
4. Interpretation

Who we are

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment, communities, and industry.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & BCT’s Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs

All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances, this may require divestment of the interest.

Application Process

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close 3 March 2024 at 11:55 PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Diversity and Support

Our Diversity team can assist to:

Make adjustments to the recruitment process
Offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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