Experimental Engineer Technician

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Role highlights

• Operate and maintain cutting-edge pilot-scale energy research facilities
• Support technologies advancing industrial decarbonisation and sustainable fuels
• Join a multidisciplinary team of scientists engineers and technical specialists

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The opportunity

CSIROs Energy Research Unit is seeking an Experimental Engineer / Technician to support the development and operation of advanced research facilities focused on future fuels waste-to-energy technologies and industrial decarbonisation.

Working within the Future Fuels and Industry Decarbonisation Group you will play a hands-on role operating experimental facilities constructing and maintaining research equipment coordinating contractors and supporting the delivery of nationally significant energy research projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong technical and practical skills who enjoys working with pilot-scale equipment industrial processes gases chemicals and laboratory systems.

You will work alongside experienced scientists engineers and technical specialists to contribute to research aimed at reducing emissions across industries such as steel alumina and cement production while helping develop sustainable fuel technologies and value-added products from biomass and waste streams.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Coordinate day-to-day operation of a pilot-scale gasification research facility
• Support the construction commissioning and maintenance of experimental systems and infrastructure
• Operate and maintain gasification pyrolysis and other high-temperature research equipment
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to support facility operations
• Assist with laboratory operations instrumentation sample preparation and equipment maintenance
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of experimental research activities
• Maintain HSE documentation procedures and compliance records
• Promote safe work practices and high standards of housekeeping across research facilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to deliver project outcomes

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements:Brisbane QLD

Salary: AU$100k AU$113k per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite full time.

Reference: 103652

As the successful candidate you will bring:

Essential

• A relevant degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience) or a trade-based qualification with at least three to five years relevant industry experience
• Practical experience working with gases chemicals and/or industrial process environments
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical technical or laboratory experience
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use
• Experience working within health safety and environmental frameworks procedures and reporting requirements
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and data management tools
• Ability to work independently follow procedures and solve problems safely and effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A current Australian Drivers Licence

Desirable

• At least three to five years of demonstrated practical hands-on experience in the assembly commissioning and maintenance of high pressure high temperature chemical or gas processes at a pilot / demonstration scale particularly processes with hazardous or flammable gases and chemicals (e.g. hydrogen syngas).
• Experience with the design control and/or operation of such systems.
• Experience in constructing operating and maintaining laboratory instruments (e.g. furnaces gas analysis systems etc) and relevant software applications (e.g. LabVIEW). Experience with contractor management and supervision HSE management systems permits to work.
• Training and/or certification in forklift operation crane/dogging operations elevated work platforms tube bending and fitting and welding.
• Demonstrated versatility and willingness to develop skills in new technical areas.

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. Dont 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

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Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO offering a range of options for how when and where you 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 Australias 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

Sunday 23 August 2026 11:59pm AEST