Casual Technical Officer – Garden Island (1 day per week)
$25–$45 per hour | 52 weeks per year | Perfect for uni students!
Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a hands on role that fits perfectly around your study or other commitments?
Join Ventia’s Environmental Monitoring team as a Casual Technical Officer, working onsite at Garden Island one day per week, all year round.
This is a unique opportunity to gain real world environmental field experience, contribute to vital biosecurity work, and build your skills with one of Australia’s largest essential services providers.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Flexible, consistent hours – just 1 day per week
- Great hourly rate: $25–$45 depending on skills & experience
- Perfect experience-building role for students in Environmental Science, Marine Science, Engineering, Conservation, Ecology, or similar
- Hands on fieldwork in a highly specialised and secure environment
- Work with experienced environmental professionals and learn industry-leading monitoring techniques
- Part of an inclusive, supportive team culture
What You’ll Be Doing:
- You'll support a range of environmental and biosecurity monitoring activities, including:
- Collecting environmental and biosecurity samples (water, soil, specimens, groundwater, etc.)
- Maintaining and installing field monitoring equipment
- Recording and validating field data
- Completing chain-of-custody documentation
- Assisting with environmental reporting
- Engaging with stakeholders such as labs, subcontractors and internal project staff
- This role is ideal if you enjoy being outdoors, working independently, and contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need years of experience – just enthusiasm, reliability and a passion for environmental work.
You will ideally have:
- Studying or completed a qualification in Environmental Science, Science, Engineering, Land Management or similar
- A driver’s licence
- Good computer skills (Excel, data entry, report writing)
- Interest in environmental monitoring, biosecurity or land management
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to obtain a Defence security clearance (Australian Citizen)
- Bonus points if you already have a White Card or First Aid, but this can also be arranged.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number:166620
