CSIRO Hiring for Software Engineer/Data Analyst – Seagoing Job at Hobart, Australia Full Time

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The Opportunity

The MNF research vessel, RV Investigator, has a sophisticated ICT network used to support the operation of the vessel and to collect data from the vessel’s array of scientific instrumentation.

• Provide IT support at sea on scientific research voyages
• Work with state-of-the-art ICT systems and scientific data acquisition and processing software
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation

We are seeking a Software Engineer/Data Analyst to provide support to the Marine National Facility (MNF) research vessel in the areas of software development, data processing, data management, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network administration.

In this role, you will spend time both at sea (up to 85 days per year on voyages typically between 3 to 8 weeks duration) and in our laboratories in Hobart. Whilst at sea, you will be responsible for the running of various data acquisition systems; monitoring the quality of the collected data; administration of the vessel’s ICT network; providing general computing support to voyage participants, and liaising with scientists to assist them in achieving the scientific objectives of the voyage.

Onshore, your responsibilities will include data processing; maintaining existing software and web interfaces, database services, and geospatial tools, as well as developing new software applications and tools associated with the acquisition, processing, visualisation, and management of MNF vessel data.

Your duties will include:

At CSOF3 level:

• Developing and maintaining software systems in support of the acquisition, processing, visualisation, and management of a wide range of marine and atmospheric .
• Undertaking the role of a computing support person on MNF research voyages – operate data acquisition systems, maintain data quality, provide general ICT support to voyage participants, and network administration of the information and communications technology onboard the vessel.
• In conjunction with other electronic and computing support staff, diagnose and rectify hardware, firmware, and software problems with scientific data acquisition and instrumentation systems, and with the ship’s ICT network infrastructure.

For an appointment at the higher salary level (CSOF4), duties will also include:

Under limited direction:

• Proactively identify and take ownership of opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures; analyze underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems; develop solutions and manage them through to the delivery of a positive outcome.
• Collaborate effectively with other teams and industry colleagues to achieve objectives.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania (preferred), Other locations may be considered

Salary: CSOF3: AU$66,163 to AU$81,956 pa (pro-rata for part-time) or CSOF4: AU$87,068 to AU$95,644 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 82970

To be considered you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated computing skills as follows:
• Ability to develop software in modern languages (e.g. Python) and experience with frameworks, libraries and languages relevant to the development of data systems and web-based applications.
• Windows/Linux system administration.
• An understanding of software engineering methodologies and version control systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to clearly document software, data flows and to produce manuals and/or reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively, sometimes from remote locations, as part of a highly competent and committed team.
• A strong customer-centric support ethic with the ability to provide a high level of technical support at sea for the duration of voyages (up to 85 days per year, typically 3 to 8 weeks in duration).

For an appointment at the higher (CSOF4) level, as well as satisfying the Essential Criteria listed above, you must also have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet goals, working with clients under limited direction to mutually agreed with outcomes and specific deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and take ownership of opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures; analyze underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems; collaborate with stakeholders outside of the team; develop solutions and manage them through to delivery of a positive outcome under limited direction.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, 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

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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.

Applications Close

1st May 2022, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT