Remote Fieldwork & Environmental Support Officer

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Jabiru; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks a technical support officer to manage equipment, infrastructure and assets across the Alligator Rivers Region and Kakadu. You will assist with field environmental monitoring and research logistics, including remote area operations and training compliance.

You will handle maintenance of 12V systems, operate boats and 4WDs, sample water and support field staff while travelling to remote locations and participating in safety and

Qualifications

• Hold Apply First Aid certificate or be able to obtain it.
• Hold a current Coxswains licence or be able to obtain.
• Hold and maintain a manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle.
• Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and installation of 12V systems.
• Safely operate small trailer boats on inland waterways.
• Safely operate 4WD vehicles and UTVs in off-road environments.
• Service scientific equipment.
• Take and process water samples following set procedures.
• Provide logistics support to fieldwork teams, including stream gauging.
• Carry out maintenance on OSS vehicles, vessels and facilities, incl. safety checks.
• Assist with communication and consultation with local Aboriginal groups.

Skills

Remote area work

Fieldwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Coxswains licence

Driver's licence (4WD)

Australian motor vehicle licence

Job description

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks a technical support officer to manage equipment, infrastructure and assets across the Alligator Rivers Region and Kakadu. You will assist with field environmental monitoring and research logistics, including remote area operations and training compliance.

You will handle maintenance of 12V systems, operate boats and 4WDs, sample water and support field staff while travelling to remote locations and participating in safety and