Technical Officer

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your opportunity:

We have an opportunity for a Technical Officer to join our Customer and Innovation group on a permanent full-time basis.

The Customer and Innovation group leads and champions the way Urban Utilities connects with its customers. Our approach is focused on remaining contemporary, by understanding the current and future needs of our customers and appropriately shaping our services.

As a Technical Officer, you will be responsible for provision of timely analytical activity and throughput in a NATA accredited laboratory (range of microbiological and chemical methods). The Technical Officer shall participate in regular rotations across different methods in different departments (general chemistry, organics, metals, nutrients and microbiology).

Some of your accountabilities will include:

• Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles.

• Follow the organization's HS&E policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate risks, and to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

• Report analytical results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).

• Review non-compliance issues and find solutions to ad hoc problems within an assigned unit or discipline.

• Conduct complex analyses, quality tests and inspections that require a high level of independent judgment.

About you:

• You are proactive and customer service focused, always looking at ways to add value to our clients or secure new opportunities.

• Have a continuous improvement lens in all you do, passionate about shaping our future and enriching the quality of life

• Diploma in Science or equivalent experience

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across Southeast Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

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Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at [email protected]

Our Talent team & Hiring Managers kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are sent for this role.