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• Deploy and support geophysical equipment and field data collection
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on research, trials and analysis
• Maintain data quality and improve systems to enhance mining outcomes

About CSIRO

Join CSIRO’s Mineral Resources team as a Geophysicist/Engineer within the Sustainable Mining Technologies Program, contributing to world‑class research that delivers innovative solutions across the global minerals value chain. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support scientific and technological activities, assisting with planning, preparation, field deployment, data acquisition, and the practical implementation of research. Working across laboratory, field, and office environments, you will play a key role in delivering high‑impact outcomes through a blend of technical, operational, and analytical support.

With a strong hands‑on focus, you will support the development and deployment of geophysical monitoring technologies and data acquisition systems used in mining and industrial settings. This includes preparing, testing, installing, and maintaining field instrumentation, supporting field trials, and ensuring high‑quality data collection and processing. Partnering closely with geophysicists, engineers, and developers, you will also contribute to data management, analysis, and workflow improvements. Your work will help advance technologies that improve mine safety, operational efficiency, resource recovery, and environmental performance across the resources sector.

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver research, development and technology deployment projects.
• Build strong working relationships through clear, effective communication with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute laboratory, field and site-based activities alongside engineers, geophysicists and technical specialists.
• Prepare, deploy, operate and maintain geophysical instruments and monitoring systems across field and lab environments.
• Support field trials, site installations and technology demonstrations, including logistics, calibration and equipment readiness.
• Collect, quality-control and analyse geophysical data, producing clear technical summaries and reports.
• Contribute to software tools and workflows that support data acquisition, processing, visualisation and monitoring capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance workflows, data quality, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Location and office arrangements: Brisbane, QLD

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; Full-time

Essential

For full details about this role including other desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.