Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Water Laboratories – Strategic Coordination

Job title Laboratory Technician Designation Technical 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 31/3/2027

Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Darwin

Position number 10841 RTF 358098 Closing 13/10/2026

Contact officer Fiona Dunbar-Smith on 08 8999 2274 or [email protected]

About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358098

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Perform accurate and efficient routine testing of water samples using standard methods within a quality assurance framework.





Context statement The laboratory provides ‘fee-for-service’ testing and is accredited under National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct Microbiological and Physical Chemical analysis of water and wastewater samples in accordance with NATA accreditation

requirements and established procedures.
1. Maintain laboratory environment and equipment.
2. Prepare solutions, media and reagents and working cultures.
3. Participate in quality assurance and accreditation programs.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound, contemporary knowledge of laboratory techniques and technical skills related to microbiological or physical chemical analysis

of water samples.
1. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in microbiological or physical chemical analysis, including performing analysis based on standard

methods in a quality assurance setting.
1. Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team environment, ensuring the completion of testing within strict deadlines

whilst meeting quality assurance requirements.
1. Proven ability to work independently and effectively prioritise tasks to meet work unit deadlines and workload demands to deliver an

efficient service.
1. Relevant knowledge and ability with basic office software including a good level of skills with Microsoft Excel and experience in

handling data for the purpose of transfer and filing.

Desirable

1. Experience using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

📌 Laboratory Technician (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Darwin