Mechanical Technician

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Role highlights

• Support world-class science through fabrication and prototyping.
• Apply welding and machining skills to unique engineering projects.
• Grow your CNC and advanced manufacturing capabilities at CSIRO.

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

CSIRO is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the Engineering and Technical Services (ETS) team in Hobart. In this hands-on role, you will help deliver innovative engineering solutions that support a diverse range of scientific research and technology development activities across CSIRO.

Working closely with engineers, scientists and technical specialists, you will undertake fabrication, machining, welding and prototyping activities that contribute directly to the development, testing and improvement of research equipment and systems. No two days are the same, with the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, applying established engineering techniques while also contributing ideas and practical solutions to unique technical challenges.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified mechanical professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern workshop equipment and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. You'll be supported to broaden your skills and experience, including exposure to CAD/CAM systems, CNC technologies and advanced manufacturing methods, while helping deliver science that makes a real-world impact.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Provide mechanical and technical engineering support to research projects through the Engineering and Technical Services facility.
• Fabricate, modify and maintain equipment and components used in scientific research and engineering development activities.
• Design or adapt equipment, techniques and processes to meet project requirements and client needs.
• Conduct technical testing, investigations, measurements and analysis, including associated calculations and reporting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment and support ongoing research operations.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, suppliers and colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide guidance, instruction and support to colleagues as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and safe work practices across the team.

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: 104120

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential

• A Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) or equivalent trade qualification.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and deliver work under the general direction of senior technical staff.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability and willingness to contribute innovative ideas and solutions in support of scientific research activities.

Desirable

• Demonstrated proficiency in welding techniques, including TIG, MIG and MMA.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, CAD/CAM software and drawing packages.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, CNC programming and operation of CNC lathes and milling machines, including 5-axis machining.
• Rigging or dogging qualifications, working-at-heights certification, and/or forklift or medium rigid truck licences.

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 [email protected] 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

Friday 13th November 2026, 11:59pm AEST