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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​Join us in supporting, enabling and inspiring marine science for Australia
• Contribute to the success of Australia's RV Investigator's refitting project
• Leverage your project skills and marine experience in a varied role

At CSIRO's NCMI (National Collections and Marine Infrastructure business unit) our goal is to solve Australia’s greatest challenges by leading Australia’s landmark marine and biodiversity infrastructure and carrying out innovative science.

At NCMI we operate the Marine National Facility, Australia's dedicated ocean research capability on behalf of the nation. From ice edge to equator, the MNF enables world-leading research to increase our understanding of Australia's vast and valuable marine environment, including operating the Research Vessel Investigator (RVI).

The RVI is an advanced ocean research vessel, supporting Australia’s atmospheric, oceanographic, biological and geoscience research from the tropical north to the Antarctic ice-edge.

The RVI will undertake a mid-life refit in 2024 to extend the service life by a further 15 to 20 years. The project involves planning and implementation of the mid-life refit requirements, covering system improvements, upgrades and new capability critical to vessel operations, scientific capabilities, habitability and environmental footprint.

As the Project Officer, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and administration of the scoping, procurement, installation and commissioning activities to ensure the success of the project. It will require extensive consultation with RVI users, the Ship Management Company and CSIRO technical teams.
You will assist in the planning and implementation of the mid-life refit requirements, covering system improvements, upgrades and new capability critical to vessel operations, scientific capabilities, habitability and environmental footprint. 
 

Your duties will include:

• Co-ordinating the completion of complex technical projects and undertaking development, implementation or standardisation of procedures and techniques.
• Making innovative contributions to the development of techniques or processes with significant importance on the delivery of the Mid Life Refit Project.
• Gaining support of influential clients for the goals of the facility, which may involve securing external funds. 
• Acting as a trusted advisor and demonstrating creativity in determining and anticipating client needs.
• Identifying and adapting quickly to changes in the Project and remaining agile to support the MNF in other ways.
• Communicate openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO scientific objectives.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Hobart, TAS

Salary: AU$126k to AU$148k per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term until 30th June 2025

Reference: 96203

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive demonstrated experience in Engineering, Ship Management, Project Management or similar disciplines.  
• Demonstrated marine experience, with a sound knowledge of Flag, Class, State and other maritime compliance requirements.  
• Demonstrated experience managing vessel projects.
• Proven ability to co-ordinate and administer complex projects in a dynamic team environment, including the ability to support projects against firm timelines and budgets, and manage competing priorities, to achieve successful and quality outcomes.  
• Proven record of effective stakeholder management, including the ability to motivate and communicate well with staff across a broad range of technical and support areas, both internal and external to CSIRO. 
• Demonstrated history of anticipating and successfully managing complex problems in ambiguous situations. 
   

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens or 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.

Please note, infrequent travel will be required approximately once a month.

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.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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.

Applications close

24th March 2024, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT