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What this job is
An Earth Science Technician collects, processes, and analyses geological, hydrological, or atmospheric samples and data in field and laboratory settings. They support earth scientists and environmental consultants by operating field instruments, maintaining sample chains of custody, and producing technical reports for mining, water management, environmental assessment, and resource exploration projects across Australian jurisdictions.
Pay
A$1,794 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Cartographycore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Calibrate laboratory equipment
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Electronic Document Management
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Process Documentation
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Stakeholder Communication