AddressGeoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures: and to elders past and present.
About us
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.
Our culture
Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.
Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.
What we can offer you
When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here.
Our team
At Geoscience Australia, we are passionate about improving the lives of Australians by exploring our country’s rich and deep geological history to answer current and future geoscience challenges. Our understanding of this ancient continent builds on the knowledge of Country held by our nation’s original miners, mappers and navigators. Today, we are recruiting to bring onboard the next generation of innovators, scientists and advisors to deliver on national priorities.
The Minerals, Energy and Groundwater (MEG) Division acquires, analyses and delivers precompetitive data, information, tools and new thinking to support the sustainable development of Australia’s minerals, energy and groundwater resources. We provide authoritative and independent technical advice to the Australian Government and promote the responsible development of Australia’s natural resources.
Within MEG we seek to:
- Enable our technological and renewable energy future, with precompetitive geoscience programs to support a pipeline of critical minerals discoveries.
- Lead Australia’s low-emissions future by proving up large-scale carbon abatement strategies including green hydrogen, green metals and carbon, capture and storage.
- Secure a sustainable future for Australia’s groundwater resources through basin assessments and regional groundwater studies using a consistent national framework.
We want you to join our diverse and high-performing teams and grow your career with Geoscience Australia. For more information on how we are applying Earth science for Australia’s future, check out our website.
The role
This role sits within the Onshore Seismic and Magnetotellurics Section and is responsible for managing and maintaining electronic, power system and instrumentation advice and functions across passive seismic and magnetotelluric instruments within the Branch.
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for the management of passive seismic and magentotelluric instruments and deployment systems.
- Carry out repairs, maintenance and testing on low power (12V) Long period magnetotellurics and passive seismic instrumentation
- Conduct repairs and maintenance on scientific reference electrode technology
- Conduct repairs and maintenance on ancillary equipment including cables, connectors and others items
- Manage and coordinate equipment acceptance, inventory and warehousing as required
- Maintain technical documentation including, maintenance histories, equipment logs
- Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to communicate technical issues and facilitate successful outcomes.
- Undertake field travel across Australia to assist in the management and maintenance of instrument systems
- Undertake procurement in accordance with the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
To be successful in the role you will:
- Understand, support and promote the organisation's vision, mission and business objectives.
- Contribute own expertise to achieve outcomes for the business unit.
- Respond in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty.
- Monitor project progress and manages priorities, adjusting plans as required.
- Seek feedback from supervisor
- Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients.
- Be responsive to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
- Adopt a principled approach and adheres to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrated ability and use of electronics equipment
- Demonstrated ability in stakeholder/client engagement and ability to communicate your advice and messages clearly
Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications
- Certificate lll in electronics and communications is highly desirable
Experience and or qualifications in one or more of the following is desirable but not essential
- Test, and repair of scientific instrumentation with a focus on seismic and magentotelluric technology
- Test and repair of electronic equipment
- Low voltage DC and solar power
Are you unsure about applying?
Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.
To Apply
Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:
- Your resume (no more than 3 pages)
- A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Adon Butterfield on (02) 6249 9*** or email ***************@ga.gov.au
To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, ‘Applying for an APS job: cracking the code’.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria.
- Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
- The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role.
- Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre- employment screening, which includes a police history check.
Recruitability
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website.
Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting 133 677, and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on 02 6249 9*** in order to obtain selection documentation.
Technical Assistance
If you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on (02) 6249 9*** or email **@ga.gov.au.
A merit list/pool may be created from this process. If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed.
