Site Mechanic
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
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.
The opportunity
- Collaborate within a dedicated science and research team
- Contribute to and add value to Australia’s cotton industry
- Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation
We have an opportunity for a Site Mechanic to contribute to the Cotton Research Unit based at Myall Vale, near Narrabri.
Narrabri is in the heart of a rich agricultural area including irrigated and dryland cropping. The Cotton Research Unit is based at the Australian Cotton Research Institute, a large research facility owned by NSW DPI. CSIRO is involved in development of elite cotton varieties and improving crop management to ensure the international competitiveness of the Australian cotton industry. At the site, CSIRO has a range of agricultural plant and equipment, including tractors, sowing and tillage equipment, cotton picking equipment, spray rigs and cotton gins.
As the Site Mechanic, you will ensure that plant and machinery is functioning properly when needed, to trouble-shoot breakdowns when they occur and to implement improvements if necessary. You will be responsible for ensuring all plant and equipment comply with relevant standards and that maintenance schedules are implemented and documented. You will also contribute to the overall research program by assisting with field operations both at Myall Vale and other field sites as required.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about science and research working in a remote location. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Your duties will include:
- Maintaining, managing and repairing plant and equipment, including troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Developing, implementing and recording structured maintenance schedules for plant and equipment.
- Collaborating with other internal Research Units to document maintenance systems and processes as required.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO scientific objectives.
- Providing technical support to field-based research projects, including plant and equipment operation at multiple sites across the cotton industry.
- Providing instruction to early career technicians on activities pertaining to the immediate work area as required.
- Other duties as directed.
Location: Myall Vale (near Narrabri), NSW
Salary: AU$93k - AU$105k pa plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time
Reference: 97633
To be considered you will need:
- Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
- Experience in mechanical maintenance of agricultural machinery, or equivalent, including troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Proven ability to implement and record structured maintenance schedules for plant and equipment.
- Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.
- Current MR or HR licence (with the ability to obtain a HC licence).
- The ability and willingness to travel to regional field sites at short notice.
Desirable
- Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s license.
- The ability to operate agricultural machinery.
- Willingness to travel to other field sites across NSW.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
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 requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
13th October 2024, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
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.
The opportunity
- Collaborate within a dedicated science and research team
- Contribute to and add value to Australia’s cotton industry
- Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation
We have an opportunity for a Site Mechanic to contribute to the Cotton Research Unit based at Myall Vale, near Narrabri.
Narrabri is in the heart of a rich agricultural area including irrigated and dryland cropping. The Cotton Research Unit is based at the Australian Cotton Research Institute, a large research facility owned by NSW DPI. CSIRO is involved in development of elite cotton varieties and improving crop management to ensure the international competitiveness of the Australian cotton industry. At the site, CSIRO has a range of agricultural plant and equipment, including tractors, sowing and tillage equipment, cotton picking equipment, spray rigs and cotton gins.
As the Site Mechanic, you will ensure that plant and machinery is functioning properly when needed, to trouble-shoot breakdowns when they occur and to implement improvements if necessary. You will be responsible for ensuring all plant and equipment comply with relevant standards and that maintenance schedules are implemented and documented. You will also contribute to the overall research program by assisting with field operations both at Myall Vale and other field sites as required.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about science and research working in a remote location. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Your duties will include:
- Maintaining, managing and repairing plant and equipment, including troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Developing, implementing and recording structured maintenance schedules for plant and equipment.
- Collaborating with other internal Research Units to document maintenance systems and processes as required.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO scientific objectives.
- Providing technical support to field-based research projects, including plant and equipment operation at multiple sites across the cotton industry.
- Providing instruction to early career technicians on activities pertaining to the immediate work area as required.
- Other duties as directed.
Location: Myall Vale (near Narrabri), NSW
Salary: AU$93k - AU$105k pa plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time
Reference: 97633
To be considered you will need:
- Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
- Experience in mechanical maintenance of agricultural machinery, or equivalent, including troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Proven ability to implement and record structured maintenance schedules for plant and equipment.
- Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.
- Current MR or HR licence (with the ability to obtain a HC licence).
- The ability and willingness to travel to regional field sites at short notice.
Desirable
- Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s license.
- The ability to operate agricultural machinery.
- Willingness to travel to other field sites across NSW.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
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 requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
13th October 2024, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT
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