Technical Services Officer

• Multiple opportunities to join the CSIRO Environment Research unit
• Contribute technical and facilities management services to support research activities 
• Three, full time permanent opportunities based in Melbourne, Perth or and Brisbane

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The opportunity

• Multiple opportunities to join the CSIRO Environment Research unit
• Contribute technical and facilities management services to support research activities 
• Three, full time permanent opportunities based in Melbourne, Perth or and Brisbane  

CSIRO’s Environment Research Unit (RU) brings together our capabilities in marine, atmospheric, water and terrestrial environment disciplines, as well as significant social and economic research, to align and support the nation in creating a better and more sustainable future.
We are currently seeking three experienced individuals to provide technical and facilities management services to support the research activities within the Environment RU in Melbourne, Perth & Brisbane. The roles will involve the development and implementation and/or administration of policies, systems and procedures that assist the Organisation and the Research Units to achieve their objectives and meet Government and regulatory responsibilities in terms of Property and Facilities activities.
As a Technical Services Officer, you will be involved in supporting the equipment and infrastructure needs of the RU and liaising with other CSIRO RU’s and staff to effectively support research operations and infrastructure development.

Your duties will include:

• Pro-actively identifying opportunities for improvement across RU operations within the region and implementing them through application of sound project & change management principles.
• Support reviews of site expenditure to identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvements that allow the RU to better leverage its financial resources to deliver high impact research.
• Assist the successful delivery of Minor Capital Works projects delivering solutions on time, on budget and to the required level of quality.
• Implement opportunities to improve the way the Operations Team deliver support so that there are appropriate levels of consistency of service delivery across our various sites. Document these in procedures to ensure continuity.
• Support the roll out of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by preparing a short- and medium-term plan for physical sample storage capability within the region.
• Supporting a consistent approach to the servicing and maintenance of science equipment and infrastructure.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Brisbane, QLD Salary: AU$93k – AU$105k plus up to 15.4% superannuationTenure: Indefinite / full timeReference: 97664

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• Demonstrated planning, financial, project management, people management skills and comparable Operations experience at comparable size, scale, and complexity to the RU.
• The ability to work effectively as an integral member of a team and foster an environment in which there is an elevated level of collaboration within and between teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing complex demands; establish or renegotiate priorities; organise or re-assign tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of risk management, incident response, organisational requirements, policies and procedures, and external regulations relevant to the RU.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate openly and effectively and to build strong relationships with staff, stakeholders, and clients at all levels and across boundaries together with superior interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.

Desirable

• A Certificate or tertiary qualification relevant to the objectives of a research-based organisation and/or equivalent experience in a relevant area.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/ New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents only.  Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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