Coastal Marine Field Technician

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 m"

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA全-fe

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a Technical Officer in the School of Earth and Oceans to support coastal and marine research in Western Australia. The role involves preparing, testing and maintaining oceanographic instruments and field equipment, and enabling marine fieldwork from small vessels.

You will process field datasets, contribute to technical reports, and assist with risk assessments and field logistics.

Qualifications

• Prepare, test, organise and maintain oceanographic instruments and field equipment.
• Support planning and safe delivery of marine fieldwork from small vessels.
• Process, quality-control, analyse and archive field datasets and contribute to reports.
• A current C class driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, organise and maintain oceanographic instruments, marine field equipment, and survey systems.
• Support the planning and safe delivery of marine fieldwork from small vessels, including boating and diving activities.
• Process, quality-control, analyse, archive and present field datasets, and contribute to reports and inductions.

Skills

Oceanographic instruments

Fieldwork planning

Data processing

Field logistics

OHS risk assessments

C-class driver's licence

Job description

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a Technical Officer in the School of Earth and Oceans to support coastal and marine research in Western Australia. The role involves preparing, testing and maintaining oceanographic instruments and field equipment, and enabling marine fieldwork from small vessels.

You will process field datasets, contribute to technical reports, and assist with risk assessments and field logistics.