Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

The Opportunity

• New Opening! This is a great opportunity to advance your career and be a part of an organisation making a positive contribution at the global level. 
• Endless opportunities to grow & develop your career 
• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

This Robotics Technician role is focused on supporting our growing fleet of wheeled, tracked and legged robots and upcoming projects as well general maintenance of other plant and equipment. The Robotics Technician will work with researchers and engineers in our Robotics and Autonomous Systems group to support innovative solutions for robotic applications.

The successful candidate will be a multiskilled technician with the capability to diagnose, repair and build robot systems which are designed by our engineers and researchers. This individual might be an experienced Electronics Technician with strong mechanical skills or an experienced Fitter or Auto Electrician with strong electronics skills, or experience in a related field.

Your duties will include:

• The electronic and mechanical assembly of robots and associated systems
• Soldering, working on PCB’s and wiring
• Light metal fabrication
• supporting researchers and engineers by safely operating robots to facilitate research and technology demonstrations
• performing ongoing essential maintenance of robots and associated research infrastructure
• procurement and ordering of necessary materials including electrical and mechanical components
• maintaining relevant HSE documentation such as safe work instructions
• Maintaining the industrial work areas and robot test areas ensuring they are safe and tidy

Location: Pullenvale, Brisbane, QLD.
Salary: AU $89,680 to AU $101,459 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) - plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite - Full Time
Reference: 86681

To be considered you will need:

• You will have obtained A Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade, Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering or trade and other experience in the related field
• Hold a current Restricted Electrical license
• Have demonstrated experience in electrical, electronic and mechanical system assembly
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skills in electrical wiring and soldering including surface mount components

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, 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. 

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

03rd February 2023, 11:00pm AEST