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Role highlights

• Support safe, compliant ship operations for world-class marine science
• Support delivery of ship management contract tasks, port calls and delivery of voyages
• Work with diverse stakeholders; occasional travel and sea time

About CSIRO

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The opportunity

CSIRO’s Marine National Facility (MNF) is seeking a motivated Facilities Support Officer to help ensure the operational readiness and safe delivery of scientific voyages aboard RV Investigator. Working within the Facilities team, you will support the administration of key ship management contract deliverables, liaising closely with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate maintenance, compliance and port activities. This role suits an organised, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment, with opportunities for occasional travel to port calls and potential sea time in a support capacity, contributing directly to marine research that delivers national benefit.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Support the Ship Management Coordinator in overseeing the ship management contract, ensuring compliance with Australian and international maritime regulations.
• Provide timely and accurate support to the Ship Management Coordinator and assist with contract management tasks including;
• Reviewing and processing of invoices and raising of purchase orders
• Update and maintain contract management register and budget spreadsheets
• Assist in managing contract deliverables, ensuring timely execution of tasks identified in the contract management plan.
• Support Facilities Team members and the vessel operator in planning vessel modifications and equipment installations for evolving scientific capabilities.
• Support the development of procedures to clarify roles, responsibilities, and operational expectations between MNF and the vessel operator.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: AU$76k – AU$96k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full time.

Reference: 102976

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in in the co-ordination and provision of logistical, operational and technical requirements associated with maritime operations.
• Demonstrated experience providing administration and project support to management in a fast-paced and complex technical environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract management practices and an understanding of procurement and financial procedures.
• Proven ability to positively and effectively liaise, negotiate and influence others to achieve organisational objectives, and foster and maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to communicate openly, respectfully and with clarity on technical and specialist matters related to maritime operations, and to foster an environment that promotes collaboration, individual responsibility, and new ideas.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of the conduct of blue water marine research.
• Experience in health and safety in the maritime sector, including risk-based planning.
• Current Australian drivers’ licence
• Experience in procurement and invoicing functions.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact careers.online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian / 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 clearance requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

Sunday 17th May 2026, 11:59pm AEST