Environmental Field Officer

About the role

4T is a niche environmental and technical company providing monitoring, data and advice to clients, and is looking for Environmental Field Officers in Emerald, Queensland. The role is full time or part time, suits someone wanting hands-on experience of environmental field work and offers internal training and career progression. Tertiary qualifications are not required.

Key responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples and records in the field: surface water (dams, rivers), groundwater (bore water), drinking water, dust, soil, noise and similar.
• Record field observations according to 4T procedures and maintain computer records of field data.
• Operate and maintain field testing equipment to Australian and EPA standards, and carry out equipment maintenance.
• Secure and manage samples according to 4T procedures and standards.
• Work with landholders, site managers, staff and stakeholders, and organise work plans with the Operations Manager.
• Check data prepared by senior staff and support other field team members.

Required profile

• Experience in extended outdoor work; experience on mine sites is handy.
• Willingness to carry 25kg bags and to be mobile, including overnight stays of up to a week.
• Ability to recognise and follow workplace health and safety directions.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia and a driver's licence (P plates ok).
• Basic Office 365 skills and familiarity with iPhones and iPads; database software principles are helpful but not essential.

What we offer

• Internal training with mentor support and a focus on continual learning.
• A small, close-knit team in a growing company.