Research Technician - Freshwater Sciences - CSIRO - ResearchCareer

First listed on: 28 July 2021

Research Technician - Freshwater Sciences

 

The Opportunity

  • Do you have experience in planning and participating in field-based activities?
  • Support freshwater based field work across a range of disciplines
  • Join CSIRO Land and Water and make a difference!

CSIRO Land and Water is seeking a motivated Research Technician – Freshwater Sciences role to join the Managing Water Ecosystems Group. There are three teams within the Group with staff based in Adelaide, Canberra and Albury. 

As the Research Technician – Freshwater Sciences, you will provide field support for projects across a range of disciplines relevant to the Group and greater Business Unit, as well as manage data and analysis. You will primarily support freshwater based field work related to floodplain and aquatic vegetation, bird ecology, food webs, river and wetland ecology and fish ecology research in addition to other fieldwork support related to terrestrial research. You will be provided with training, if required, to allow you to develop skills across the breadth of research and project needs within the Business Unit.

To be successful, you will have experience in conducting field-based work coupled with good organisation, problem-solving and communication skills.

Your duties will include:

  • Providing support to field-based projects across Land and Water and the Managing Water Ecosystems Group, often but not confined to multiple locations within the Murray-Darling Basin.
  • Maintaining equipment, preparing for field trips, carrying out data capture and analyses in the field.
  • Prioritising health and safety aspects in field/lab/office environments.
  • Assisting with data analysis and report writing as appropriate.
  • Participating and where appropriate leading elements of field work that can take place over several days and often in remote locations.

Location: Adelaide (Waite Campus) SA
Salary: AU$64k - AU$82k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 74846

To be considered you will need:

  • A degree in environmental science with a focus in ecology or environmental management or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Experience in conducting field-based work in line with health and safety procedures and best practice standards across different scientific disciplines as part of a team.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with experience in planning and participating field-based activities and managing field logistics to ensure this work runs efficiently and smoothly. 
  • Good oral and written communication skills coupled with a willingness to liaise with landholders and other stakeholders.
  • High levels of initiative, adaptability, independence, and ability to respond to unforeseen changes when undertaking field-based work.
  • Process knowledge of the calibration of field monitoring equipment, basic operation and basic maintenance tasks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manage and analyse data.
  • A current Class C driving licence.
  • To be willing and able to undertake field-based research and undergo a pre-employment medical examination prior to commencement.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to work in CSIRO you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.

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

15 August 2021, 11:00 pm AEST