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Role highlights
- Contribute to innovative research supporting Australia's resources sector
- Undertake hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical testing
- Join a collaborative research team delivering industry-focused projects
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
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The opportunity
We are seeking a Research Technician to join CSIRO's Metals and Materials Production Group, contributing to industry-focused research projects supporting Australia's metallurgical coal and iron ore producers.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of researchers and technical specialists, you will play a hands-on role in laboratory and pilot-scale testing, with a particular focus on coke making, iron ore sintering, pelletising and metallurgical evaluation.
This role offers the opportunity to apply and further develop your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful research outcomes and support the advancement of Australia's resources industry.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments involving coke making, iron ore sintering, pelletising and metallurgical testing.
- Prepare test materials, collect and analyse experimental data, and accurately record and report results.
- Undertake testing and product evaluation in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Assist with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment and facilities.
- Develop technical expertise in high-temperature processing of metallurgical coal and iron ore.
- Collaborate with researchers and project teams to deliver experimental programs, adapting to changing project requirements.
- Maintain a safe working environment and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Role particulars
Location and office arrangements: Brisbane, Pullenvale, QLD
Salary: AU$76k – AU$96k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full time.
Reference: 104621
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
Essential
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience in metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, mineral processing, science, chemical engineering and/or prior employment with a commercial laboratory.
- Demonstrated hands-on ability to conduct laboratory and pilot scale experiments, to prepare feed materials, to collect and analyse test data, and to interpret and report results to supervisors.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct analytical test work to a high degree of accuracy in strict adherence to established procedures.
- Ability to work in a team environment, utilise resources effectively, meet deadlines and adapt to a dynamic work environment while maintaining work quality and performance.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed instructions/procedures.
Desirable
- Work experience in the minerals industry, particularly carbon steel materials. Knowledge or research experience in coke making.
- Ability to systematically examine laboratory and pilot-scale equipment operation conditions and diagnose faults.
- Current Driver’s License
- Current High Risk Work Licence (LF)
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.
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
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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
Friday 27th November 2026, 11:59pm AEST