Environmental Technician - Toowoomba

Landloch is looking to add an Environmental Technician position to our growing activities.  We are seeking a candidate with an interest in soils and land management to join us at Landloch’s office in Toowoomba (QLD). The role is suited to a self-motivated person and involves a combination of laboratory-based activities such as soil and erosion testing and equipment maintenance; field-based activities such as soil sampling, field data collection, the installation and management of field-based monitoring systems; and office-based activities, such as data entry and processing. The position offers an opportunity to work with experienced teams to provide technical support to our projects in Australia and internationally.

Who is Landloch?

Landloch is a specialist land, soil, vegetation, and water management consultancy. We work collaboratively with clients from a wide range of industries, including mining, linear infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and construction, and Local, State and Federal Government agencies. We seek to use high quality science to provide practical and cost-effective solutions for a variety of situations. Landloch is recognised as an industry leading expert in erosion control.

The Position

The successful candidate will be involved in:

·            Deployment to the field (e.g. mine sites or rangelands) and collecting data and observations.

·            Completing laboratory-based testing under supervision. All training will be provided.

·            Entering and processing of laboratory and field data.

·            Installing and maintaining field monitoring equipment.

·            Working as a team member to maintain Landloch’s high quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring to the team:

·            A self-motivated approach to work.

·            Excellent communication skills, with both written and verbal skills being important.

·            Practical approach to problem solving

·            A commitment to working safely and ethically, following company policies.

·            Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and precision.

·            Data entry skills (MS Excel, Word).Ability to deploy into the field as required, with fieldwork campaigns sometimes as long as two weeks.

In addition to these, the following skills are highly desirable:

·            Experience working in the field.

·            Experience with soil sampling and testing.

·            Experience with environmental monitoring equipment.

·            High risk forklift licence.

·            A tertiary degree is not essential for this role.