Technical Officer

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

• Help deliver nationally significant coastal and marine research across WA.
• Get hands-on with marine fieldwork, equipment and research data.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $86,540 – $95,920 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

The School of Earth and Oceans undertakes fundamental and applied coastal and marine research at an internationally recognised standard. Ocean-focused staff and research infrastructure are located at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Crawley and the Coastal and Offshore Research Laboratory in Shenton Park.

The School delivers field-based research across coastal and offshore environments. This includes the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Coastal Wave Buoy Facility and the Western Australian node of the National Coastal Observing Facility (NCOF), supported through the Australian Government's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy as part of the CoastRI program. The resulting national observing network helps researchers and end users understand coastal processes and anticipate changes affecting habitats, industries and communities.

About The Opportunity

• Prepare, test, organise and maintain oceanographic instruments, marine field equipment, and bathymetric and topographic survey systems for coastal research programs.
• Support the planning and safe delivery of marine fieldwork from small vessels, including boating and diving activities, field logistics and OHS risk assessments.
• Process, quality-control, analyse, archive and present field datasets, and contribute to technical reports, publications, training and equipment inductions.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Technical Officer (524789).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mike Cuttler at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Maddy Chaplin at [e-mail]

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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