Hydrographic Surveyor, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Hobart

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96000.00 - 109000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Play a key role in supporting Australia's world-class marine research programs as a Hydrographic Surveyor within CSIRO's National Collections and Marine Infrastructures' Geophysical Survey & Mapping team. Work as part of Australia's leading ocean research capability, supporting hydrographic and marine geophysical data collection across blue-water and coastal environments.

Job Responsibility:

Conducting hydrographic and marine geophysical surveys using a range of instruments including echosounders, sub-bottom profilers, and magnetometers
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving survey equipment, systems, and workflows
Processing, interpreting, and visualising bathymetric and geophysical datasets to produce mapping and GIS products
Supporting sea-going operations (up to 85 days per year), including voyage preparation, equipment setup, and data management
Providing technical advice, mentoring, and collaboration within multidisciplinary research teams
Preparing documentation, technical reports, and presentations that communicate survey results and data quality

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Science or a related discipline
Proven experience in hydrographic or marine geophysical surveying
Strong technical and analytical skills with ability to manage complex datasets and equipment systems
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across diverse research and operational teams
Practical, solutions-focused approach with proven problem-solving ability
Willingness and capacity to travel and undertake sea-going operations for extended periods
Must meet all essential criteria as per CSIRO policy

Nice to have:

Familiarity with marine geophysical data (e.g. gravity, magnetic, sub-bottom profiler, acoustic)
Experience using GIS tools or programming languages such as Python
Small vessel experience and/or land survey familiarity
Certification (or interest in certification) with the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel (AHSCP)

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Additional seagoing allowance
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 06, 2025

Expiration:
December 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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