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The Opportunity

• Join the Aquatic Ecology team within the Managing Water Ecosystems Group
• Contribute to developing and delivering science and research in Freshwater Ecology
• Full time permanent opportunity based at our Albury, NSW site

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the world’s largest and most successful publicly funded research and development organisations. We are committed to outcome-focused research that will generate economic, environmental, and social benefits. We maximise the impact we deliver for the Australia by focusing on solving its greatest challenges. As Australia’s national science and engineering agency our innovation and excellence places us in the top ten applied research agencies in the world. We’re the people behind Wi-Fi, soft contact lenses and the Hendra virus vaccine – and we’re Australia’s leading patent holder.

CSIRO’s Environment Business Unit (BU) brings together our capabilities in marine, atmospheric, water and terrestrial environment disciplines, as well as significant social and economic research, to align and support the nation in creating a better and more sustainable future.

As the Technician – Aquatic Technology, you will join the Aquatic Ecology team within the Managing Water Ecosystems group, and contribute to developing and delivering science, undertaking research and bolstering freshwater ecology capability across the Environment BU to service existing and future research initiatives.

You will ideally have experience working in Australian aquatic ecosystems, including the Murray-Darling Basin.

Your duties will include:

• Coordinate field team scheduling and logistics and carry out fieldwork.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies including analysis and scientific writing.
• Under limited supervision, perform straightforward experiments and routine laboratory analyses of biological and chemical materials.
• Contribute to the design of new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertake modifications to methods requiring some innovation.
• Conduct efficient and quality assured data entry and management of scientific data, design data recording and entry systems and assist in data preparation for analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews, investigations and inspections in the field or laboratory including associated analysis possibly involving statistical or graphics software.
• Work with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan and plan ahead to meet experimental and/or project demands.
• Independently test possible solutions to resolve identified problems.
• Responsibility for maintaining laboratory or fieldwork consumables and scheduling and instructing staff in the use of shared equipment.
• Respond courteously and efficiently to client requests, maintaining clear communication regarding mutual expectations and monitoring client satisfaction.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Albury, NSW

Salary:  AU$68k to AU$86k pa + up to 15.4% super

Tenure:  Indefinite

Reference:  95639

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in freshwater ecology
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience using basic word processing and spreadsheet editor software (e.g. Word and Excel)
• Capacity to undertake field work in remote locations for extended periods.
• A current driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating field teams and working as a valuable team member.
• Demonstrated experience in collection, entry and management of scientific datasets.
• Proficiency with standard scientific software packages.
• Experience in processing chemical and biological samples in the laboratory.
• 4WD accreditation.
• Boat licence.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. 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. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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

17 March 2024 11:00pm AEDT