Data Analyst - Seagoing

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Role highlights

• Support nationally significant marine and climate research through the management and quality assurance of scientific data.
• Apply your data analytics, programming and problem-solving skills to improve scientific data systems and workflows.
• Join a collaborative team in Hobart working with researchers, software specialists and technical experts.

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're seeking a Data Analyst to join the Data Acquisition and Processing Team supporting scientific operations associated with Australia's national marine research vessel, the RV Investigator.

In this role, you'll help ensure the accuracy, quality and accessibility of scientific data generated through marine research activities. You'll work closely with scientists and technical specialists to process, quality assure and manage complex datasets, improve data workflows and contribute to the ongoing development of software tools and systems that support scientific research.

Based in Hobart, you'll be part of a highly collaborative team delivering critical data services that enable world-class ocean and environmental science. The role may include occasional participation in research voyages to provide specialist technical support when required.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Process, quality assure and manage scientific datasets collected through marine research activities.
• Develop and improve data acquisition, processing and management workflows and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software tools and systems supporting scientific data operations.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and technical specialists to support data management and reporting requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures and user guidance.
• Provide specialist data and technical support to research programs and voyages as required.

Role particulars

Location: Hobart, TAS

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

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years; Full-time. Up to 85 days at sea each year on research voyages of up to 1 to 5 weeks duration.

Reference: 104006

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with complex datasets, including data quality assurance, processing and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain or improve data processing tools, workflows or systems.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build productive working relationships.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to provide a high level of technical support at sea for the duration of voyages (up to 85 days per year, typically 1 to 5 weeks in duration).

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 let us know via email - [email protected] 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 or Australian Temporary residents who hold a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.

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

25th November, 11:59pm AEST