Environmental Field Technician Traineeship

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Newcastle West NSW

Our host AECOM is a well-respected and well-known environmental and engineering firm that delivers skilled services in transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment.

In your role as an Environmental Field Technician Trainee, you will be collecting samples of water, air and soil from mining sites, power stations, and industrial sites.

As an Environmental Field Technician Trainee, you’ll receive hands‑on training and support from experienced team members while learning all aspects of environmental fieldwork.

The role involves travelling to various sites across Newcastle and the Lower Hunter region, including industrial facilities, power stations and mining sites, to conduct environmental monitoring and collect samples.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct water quality, air quality and other environmental sampling and testing
- Take field measurements and collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis
- Check, maintain and service environmental monitoring equipment
- Record, process and report data using spreadsheets and other computer-based tools
- Complete pre-start checks to ensure all required PPE and equipment are prepared for each day
- Complete site inductions and liaise professionally with clients
- Follow AECOM procedures and meet client requirements while working safely and efficiently

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Overtime and weekend work may be available





Undertaking this two-year traineeship will give you the opportunity to become a qualified Environmental Field Technician and earn your MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

- Full-time 2-year contract including paid annual and personal leave
- Access to 1:1 mentoring
- Hands‑on training and experience using professional environmental monitoring equipment
- Access to a company vehicle for work‑related travel, a company laptop and a mobile phone

The Opportunity

Our host AECOM is a well-respected and well-known environmental and engineering firm that delivers professional services in transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment.

In your role as an Environmental Field Technician Trainee, you will be collecting samples of water, air and soil from mining sites, power stations, and industrial sites.

Job Details

As an Environmental Field Technician Trainee, you’ll receive hands‑on training and support from experienced team members while learning all aspects of environmental fieldwork.

The role involves travelling to various sites across Newcastle and the Lower Hunter region, including industrial facilities, power stations and mining sites, to conduct environmental monitoring and collect samples.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct water quality,



air quality and other environmental sampling and testing
- Take field measurements and collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis
- Check, maintain and service environmental monitoring equipment
- Record, process and report data using spreadsheets and other computer-based tools
- Complete pre-start checks to ensure all required PPE and equipment are prepared for each day
- Complete site inductions and liaise professionally with clients
- Follow AECOM procedures and meet client requirements while working safely and efficiently

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Overtime and weekend work may be available

Undertaking this two-year traineeship will give you the opportunity to become a qualified Environmental Field Technician and earn your MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

Benefits

- Full-time 2-year contract including paid annual and personal leave
- Paid weekly
- Access to 1:1 mentoring
- Hands‑on training and experience using professional environmental monitoring equipment
- Access to a company vehicle for work‑related travel, a company laptop and a mobile phone

About You

We’re looking for a practical, technically minded individual who enjoys problem‑solving, troubleshooting and working outdoors. You don’t need to be academically focused or have previous laboratory or field technician experience, as all training will be provided on‑the‑job.

The ideal candidate will be hardworking, trustworthy, reliable and committed, with a positive attitude and a genuine inter

📌 Environmental Field Technician Traineeship (Australia)
🏢 MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
📍 Australia