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The Opportunity

As part of the diverse GSM Team, the Ocean Mapping Specialist will sit as a Technical Officer within the Scientific Data Systems (SDS) Group as part of the Engineering and Technology Program in CSIRO’s National Collections and Marine Infrastructure (NCMI). The position will be based at the CSIRO Laboratories in Hobart, and the role will primarily provide support to the Marine National Facility (MNF) blue-water research vessel, RV Investigator.

The role requires the appointee to provide technical sea-going support for up to 85 days per year on voyages that are typically 2 to 8 weeks in duration. Whilst at sea, the Ocean Mapping Specialist will provide support to the science team on 12-hour shifts undertaking planning, acquisition, processing, and interpretation of bathymetric, bioacoustic, and marine geophysical data. The appointee will also be expected to participate in instrumentation testing and calibrations when required.

Whilst onshore, the appointee will be engaged in voyage preparation activities, data processing, technique development, and data management activities.

Your duties will include:

• As part of a team, provide survey/mission planning support and operate and maintain hydrographic, bioacoustic and marine geophysical equipment, including multibeam and single-beam echosounders, gravity meter, magnetometer, and other ocean mapping instruments (as required), in support of sea-going operations. 
• Undertake mapping surveys from various survey platforms to applicable standard. 
• Liaise with stakeholders concerning all aspects of planning, survey, data collection and processing and respond to data requests.
• Process and interpret bathymetric, bioacoustic, and geophysical datasets at sea and on shore.
• Deriving and integrating of GIS and mapping products, visualising data, and communicating the results through reports and papers.
• Undertake maintenance, repair and calibration of survey systems and sensors as required.
• Participate in the planning of projects and accept responsibility for carrying out major parts of the project, including data analysis, and typically make significant contributions to the interpretation and communication of results. 

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: AU$89,680 - AU$101,459 per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 95001

To be considered you will need:

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential selection criteria can be appointed.

Essential:

• A tertiary qualification and/or equivalent work experience in Ocean Mapping, Hydrographic Surveying, Spatial Sciences, Marine Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the theory and practise of ocean mapping techniques and acquiring bathymetric, bioacoustic and/or marine geophysical data, particularly multibeam bathymetry, water column acoustics, and sub-bottom profiler data.
• Demonstrated ability in the processing and interpretation of bathymetric, bioacoustic and/or geophysical data including acquisition software, data storage formats and transfer techniques.
• Excellent recordkeeping skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate scientific concepts verbally and in technical reports and papers.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a highly competent and committed team, and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide a high level of technical support at sea up to 85 days per year on voyages of up to 8 weeks duration. 

Desirable:

• Prior deepwater mapping experience working onboard blue-water research vessel(s).
• Experience with Kongsberg & Simrad mapping systems (multibeam & bioacoustic sounders and sub-bottom profilers).
• Experience with survey/mapping software packages (Caris, Qinsy, Qimera, Geocoder, Fledermaus, Echoview, ArcGIS/QGIS).
• Working with one or more programming/scripting languages.
• Demonstrated experience in data management. 
• Completed the CCOM JHC Multibeam Sonar Training course (MBCourse).
• Relevant publication record.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

31st January 2024, 11:00pm AEST