Field Sampling Team LeaderHybrid

• Parental leave cover/ fixed-term contract available for 12 months.
• Located at West Ryde with hybrid flexible work options.
• Offering a competitive base salary of $132,691.17 plus superannuation
• This is an excellent opportunity to work as a hands-on people manager and contribute to high priority business improvements!

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Field Sampling Team Leader to join the Customer Experience team within Sydney Water. 

This role is directly responsible for the implantation of the environmental improvement plan and other license compliance sampling projects. You will be responsible for 15 direct reports, consisting of 1 Project Leader and 14 sampling officers.

Key tasks

• Deliver field sampling services for approved monitoring programs and to support the delivery of R&D needs, in accordance with Sydney Water's monitoring processes
• Manage the daily operations of the field sampling team ensuring the quality of samples and analysis, and the timely delivery of results to clients
• Assist in the development of an efficient monitoring service to clients
• Ensure compliance with Sydney Water policies & procedures at all times
• Liaise with customers to ensure effective project delivery
• Contribute to achieving the commercial targets of FST
• Oversee the scheduling of field personnel to provide effective sampling services; prepare and assign operational schedules for individuals and groups based on need
• Participate in creating a training and development plan for your direct reports, to maintain a well-trained, cohesive and motivated functional team who provide quality service
• Ensure direct reports understand their environmental responsibilities when conducting field work
• Assist in the development of a safety culture
• Ensure actions identified through audits and inspections are implemented
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and with Environmental Management System certification requirements
• Ensure all your direct reports are competent and aware of their environmental compliance requirements

Experience and Qualifications:  

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or experience deemed equivalent.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of water quality issues in either wastewater, environmental waters or drinking water, including the techniques, equipment and methodologies involved in the collection of water quality samples and in-situ measurements.  
• Demonstrated experience in the application of ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and NATA accreditation, including the demonstrated ability to obtain NATA signatory status. 
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience liaising with clients, colleagues and senior management and demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff. 
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills across a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated change management skills
• Ability to perform and respond to a highly reactive work environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:

• Flexible working options.
• Childcare allowances.
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Novated lease opportunities.
• Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.
• Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships

Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024 at 11:59 PM

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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