Instrumentation Engineer/Technician - Seagoing, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Hobart

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73000.00 - 93000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Solve challenging technical problems in this unique seagoing role supporting iconic infrastructure - the RV Investigator, Australia's only dedicated blue-water research facility. Apply electronic, software, mechanical, and operational decision-making skills to enable scientific research on voyages in environments from the Antarctic to the tropics.

Job Responsibility:

Participating in research voyages on the RV Investigator
Operating scientific equipment
Performing maintenance and repair of instrumentation
Reporting on equipment performance
Contributing to the smooth running of electronics and instrumentation support on the vessel
Preparing documentation, parts inventory
Servicing of equipment and tools
Preparation and dispatch of equipment to and from the vessel and remote ports
Proactively identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures
Analysing underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems, developing solutions and managing them through to delivery
Liaising with clients to determine their needs and taking personal responsibility for their satisfaction
Communicating openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients, ship's crew and suppliers

Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience
Ability to fault-find and problem-solve routine or unusual faults in scientific instrumentation and electronic systems
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to undertake assembly, repairs and maintenance using hand tools and/or machinery
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to clearly document software and to produce manuals and/or reports
Willingness to comply with organisational expectations including procedures around travel, reporting, OH&S, marine pollution
Experience working in remote and/or harsh environments
Expertise in software development, data analysis, IT, and networking
Relevant workplace training and seagoing experience – WSAH, forklift, ESS/BOSIET/STCW

Nice to have:

Experience working in remote and/or harsh environments
Expertise in software development, data analysis, IT, and networking
Relevant workplace training and seagoing experience – WSAH, forklift, ESS/BOSIET/STCW

What we offer:

Generous sea allowance
Flexible working arrangements
Up to 15.4% superannuation
Additional working at sea allowances
Time off in lieu

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 21, 2025

Expiration:
September 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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