Environmental Field Tech & Data Specialist

UWA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 95,231 - 100,643; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

17% superannuation

Discounted health insurance

Incremental progression based on service

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) seeks a Technical Support Officer to provide hands-on support for world-class environmental research. This full-time role offers a salary range of $95,231 – $100,643 p.a., along with generous benefits including 26 weeks of paid parental leave and 17% superannuation.

The successful candidate will support Australia’s Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, engaging in monitoring and managing data workflows in remote environments.

Applicants need relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in environmental fieldwork, technical skills, and effective communication for successful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining monitoring equipment.
• Experience leading field activities in remote locations.
• Strong commitment to safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on technical support for environmental monitoring infrastructure.
• Coordinate and lead fieldwork activities across remote locations.
• Support high-quality research outcomes through data workflow management.

Skills

Environmental fieldwork

Technical and analytical skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Data analysis tools (Python, R)

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Western Australia (UWA) seeks a Technical Support Officer to provide hands-on support for world-class environmental research. This full-time role offers a salary range of $95,231 – $100,643 p.a., along with generous benefits including 26 weeks of paid parental leave and 17% superannuation.

The successful candidate will support Australia’s Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, engaging in monitoring and managing data workflows in remote environments.

Applicants need relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in environmental fieldwork, technical skills, and effective communication for successful collaboration.