Waste Sorting Chemist

Synaco Global Recruitment

📍 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Casual/Holiday Physical Scientists Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Payrate : $43 per hr + penalties 

Hours of Work:  38 hour weeks - 8am to 4pm, Monday - Friday

Technical & Analytical Tasks

  • Perform physical sorting, analysis, handling and control of legacy hazardous materials. – 20 -25% (Assisted by operator)
  • Work with the legacy waste team to run treatability trials and verify suitable waste treatment methods.
  • Provide technical and analytical support to site team.
  • Assist in directing the sorting/packing/disposal of legacy waste on site.
  • Understanding of SA EPA waste coding and waste tracking processes.

Documentation & Quality

  • Compile accurate manifests for quoting and waste classification.
  • Maintain high standards in documentation, paperwork, and r...