MNF Voyage Delivery Coordinator - [Archived Advertisement]

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation. 

The Opportunity

• Work in a world-class research & development environment 
• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation

If your application is succesful you will enjoy working as part of a dynamic and agile team. As the Voyage Delivery Coordinator (VDC) you will be responsible for coordinating the safe delivery of the research voyage schedule and will work as part of the Operations Team,  managing multi disciplinary marine research voyages on Investigator or other research platforms as required. 

Your duties will include:

• Coordinating the provision of advice to stakeholders on vessel and equipment capability, technical support requirements, policies, procedures and standards.
• Coordinating the provision of advice and practical support on technical challenges that arise during the planning and execution of research voyages.
• Provision of expert advice to Principal Investigators in developing voyage plans to ensure clearly articulated, measurable objectives in compliance with CSIRO policies and procedures.
• Coordinating technical review and input of voyage plans, equipment and support to optimise MNF voyage outcomes.
• Providing shore based direction and issue resolution throughout the voyage for the onboard Management Team (where necessary).
• Liaising with MNF Safety Coordination Team to ensure voyage planning is completed in alignment with the MNF and CSIRO safety management policies and procedures.
• Providing support and advice for Investigator participants as set out in the MNF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational and Commonwealth requirements (i.e. code of conduct, procurement, permits, duty of care, diversity and inclusion).

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: AU$87,068 to AU$98,504 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years
Reference: 81056

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment in a positive and professional manner.
• The ability to project manage to deliver logistical, operational and technical requirements under tight timeframes with competing priorities.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to HSE and continuous improvement and the ability to prepare and apply appropriate documentation and procedures for specific activities.
• Superior communication skills to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and negotiate operational outcomes; ability to deliver presentations and briefings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills, with demonstrated ability to apply policy and sound judgement when resolving personnel challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a leader in a complex, dynamic and time critical work environment.
• Meet the criteria required of a Voyage Manager. The Voyage Manager Position Description can be provided upon request.

Desirable:

• Experience and knowledge of the conduct of marine research and working on marine research vessels.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to be considered for this opportunity you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.

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. 

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

6th February 2022, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT