• Add value through efficient and effective operations support
• Work with a dynamic team within CSIRO Marine National Facility
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation

The Position

CSIRO is looking to appoint a Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of voyages for the safe and effective operation of the Marine National Facility (MNF). The Safety Coordinator will work as part of the Ships Management Group in the Operations Team and oversee HSE related aspects in the delivery of multi-disciplinary blue-water research voyages on the RV Investigator.  They will work collaboratively with the MNF ship management group and its contractors, vessel users and the broader CSIRO HSE team to deliver safe and effective research voyages.

Find out more by viewing the full position description and selection criteria here:  Position description

Your duties/responsibilities will include:

• Engage with MNF internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage relationships through working adaptively, positively and collaboratively as a member of the MNF Ship Management Group.
• Provide operational advice and support to the MNF management team for research voyages including voyage risk assessments, ship based laboratory work, mobilising and demobilisation activities including working in ports around Australia and overseas.
• Implement induction and training packages to ensure staff and science participants can work safely at sea.
• Continual improvement of voyage HSE documentation and ensuring relevant processes are in place and implemented.
• Working with research vessel users to integrate voyage planning for laboratory and other voyage activities with vessel safety systems.

Location:     Hobart, TAS
Salary:         $80K - $91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:        Term of 12 months
Reference:   57907

To be successful you will need:

• Related tertiary qualification or HSE qualification with relevant experience in marine research operations.
• A willingness and ability to travel in order to provide operational support in domestic or foreign ports.
• The ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the conduct of marine research and vessel operations with a focus to HSE.
• Demonstrated experience in applying organisational policy in laboratory safety to the research vessel environment and permitting compliance of research operations.

About CSIRO

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate.

At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.  

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to Apply:  If you wish to apply for this position, please load your CV and cover letter (Maximum 2MB) via our website at https://jobs.csiro.au/. You may also be required to respond to some screening questions.  

Applications Close:  11:59pm AEST, 03 August 2018