The Laboratory Technician will play a crucial role in conducting analyses on water and wastewater. This position is vital for monitoring and protecting the Central Coast community and the environment. You will ensure compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, EPA Licence conditions, and ANZECC and other regulatory guidelines.

In addition to performing analyses, the Technician will maintain laboratory operations, assist in training staff, and contribute to quality assurance processes. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will create value for the community.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile To be successful in this role, you will have:

- a degree qualification in Environmental, Chemistry or Natural Science or related field OR extensive contemporary experience in conducting analysis on water and wastewater, combined with ongoing career development
- a current Class C Drivers Licence
- a valid Construction General Induction card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
- a current Work Safely at Heights certification
- demonstrated experience in the collection, storage, preservation and routine analysis on samples of water and wastewater in accordance with accepted industry standards




- demonstrated experience in laboratory testing setting including methods for ensuring consistency and adherence to industry standard
- experience in communicating results of test analyses to appropriate staff and assist in the interpretation of results where appropriate and as required
- solid administrative skills which enable the incumbent to plan daily programs of work, maintain accurate records and allow easy updating and retrieval of stored data.

Offer Details The commencing salary for this position is up to $54.95 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading). Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $66.05 per hour on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation

- We have casual positions available
- This role is located at Council's Charmhaven and Kincumber Sewerage Treatment Plants.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Jake Nilson, Team Leader Laboratory. You can contact Jake on 0431174***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 29 November 2026.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

📌 Laboratory Technician (Casual) (Kincumber)
🏢 Central Coast Council NSW
📍 Kincumber