As a Groundwater Technician you will perform groundwater monitoring activities, download and calibrate monitoring instrumentation, perform surface water monitoring, and water quality sampling. This role is largely fieldwork which includes, hiking, working from boats, 4WDíng and working in remote areas.
This role is based in Tatura VIC, and will involve working alone and as part of a team across locations in the Mallee region VIC. The successful applicant will be required to stay away overnight from time to time. The role is casual (on call) working 8am – 4pm shifts and will essentially have you working 50% of the month so would suit incumbents returning to the workforce, studying or looking for a change in pace.
You must be an Australian citizen due to Defence Security Clearance requirements.
What's on Offer
$***** - $42 depending on skillset and experience
Company vehicle to perform your role (pick up at depot)
Company iPhone, iPad and laptop
Opportunity to upskills (e.g. Dip in Water industry Operation, First Aid, 4WD driver training, Coxswains ticket, Traffic management tickets)
Friendly and supportive team
Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
Employee perks such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role
Field water quality sample collection from mainly groundwater monitoring bores and mine shafts




Undertaking environmental data collection activities for both groundwater using specialist software packages and scientific instruments
Servicing, calibrating and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and associated sensors
Undertaking maintenance and new works installations
Troubleshoot telemetry devices
Required Skills and Experience
Proficient in the use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools or willingness to learn
Trade experience with an affinity for working outdoors
Qualifications in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, hydrography can be beneficial but not required
Environmental monitoring experience in water, air and soils sampling
Electronics / mechanical aptitude
Driver's License
About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
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📌 Groundwater Technician (Victoria)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Victoria