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Field Technician
URL: http://www.aims.gov.au/-/587-field-technician-closing-3-august-2015
Company / Organization: Australian Institue of Marine Science
Pay Rate: $61,056-$68,797
Type: Full-time
City: Townsville
State or Country if outside US: Australia
Application Deadline: 03-Aug-15
Duration: Permanent
Description:
About AIMS
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a world leader in tropical marine science and conducts research supporting environmental sustainability and economic growth in Australia's tropical oceans. Through our highly skilled and innovative staff, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong national and international collaborative relationships and valued technical support, we are helping to build Australia's national marine science capability so that together we can meet the challenges facing our marine estate. The Institute operates from facilities in Townsville Queensland, Darwin Northern Territory and Perth Western Australia.
About this Opportunity
An opportunity has been created within our Engineering and Field Operations team for a Field Technician to play a key role in our scientific research endeavours. The successful applicant will operate, deploy and maintain remote observing equipment in support of scientific and technological research in field and laboratory environments. You will also have the ability and opportunity to be involved in the design and creation of such instrumentation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions including a 9-day fortnight, generous leave entitlements, commuter car transportation to site, a salary range of $61,056 - $68,797 and 15.4% superannuation. This role will be offered as a permanent position. About You You will be an experienced field technician and be able to demonstrate:
• Trade qualifications in electronics, instrumentation, mechanical engineering or a related field;
• Experience with logistics, planning and scheduling of field work activities in remote locations;
• The ability to work at sea in demanding conditions for extended periods;
• Technical and Field report writing skills; and
• Recreational/Commercial Ship Masters Licence and Radio Operators Licence.
Next Step
Download the application information from our website www.aims.gov.au/employment. Position enquiries may be directed to Gary brinkman; g.brinkman@aims.gov.au or on mobile 0427 594 416. Applications close Monday 3 August 2015.
Point of Contact: Gary Brinkman
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