- Solve challenging technical problems in this unique seagoing role
- Support iconic infrastructure - the RV Investigator, Australia’s only dedicated blue-water research facility
- Generous sea allowance and flexible working arrangements offered
We are seeking an enthusiastic engineer or technician to join CSIRO's Seagoing Instrumentation Team and become involved in the impactful work of our Marine National Facility’s blue-water research vessel - RV Investigator.
In this role, you will apply your electronic, software, mechanical, and operational decision-making skills to enable scientific research on voyages in environments from the Antarctic to the tropics.
A requirement of the role is to provide up to 85 days per year of seagoing support on voyages that are typically 3 to 8 weeks in duration.
Between voyages, you will be involved in:
- servicing, repairing, calibrating and maintaining scientific research equipment in preparation for deployment on voyages;
- develop new instrumentation, control systems and operational technology; and
- provide technical advice to stakeholders.
The position will be based in the CSIRO Marine Laboratories in Hobart. On-the-job training and mentoring will be provided in CSIRO-specific systems and for the seagoing aspect of the role.
A passion for working at sea with a diverse team conducting marine and atmospheric science are characteristics of the successful candidate.
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