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Role Highlights
Deploy and support geophysical equipment and field data collection
Work with multidisciplinary teams on research, trials and analysis
Maintain data quality and improve systems to enhance mining outcomes
The opportunity
Join CSIRO's Mineral Resources team as a Geophysicist/Engineer within the Sustainable Mining Technologies Program, contributing to world‐class research that delivers innovative solutions across the global minerals value chain. In this role you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support scientific and technological activities, assisting with planning, preparation, field deployment, data acquisition, and the practical implementation of research. Working across laboratory, field, and office environments, you will play a key role in delivering high‐impact outcomes through a blend of technical, operational, and analytical support.
Your high‐level duties will include
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver research, development and technology deployment projects.
Build solid working relationships through clear, effective communication with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
Plan and execute laboratory, field and site‐based activities alongside engineers, geophysicists and technical specialists.
Prepare, deploy, operate and maintain geophysical instruments and monitoring systems across field and lab environments.
Support field trials, site installations and technology demonstrations, including logistics, calibration and equipment readiness.
Collect, quality‐control and analyse geophysical data, producing clear technical summaries and reports.
Contribute to software tools and workflows that support data acquisition, processing,



visualisation and monitoring capabilities.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance workflows, data quality, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Role particulars
Location and office arrangements:
Brisbane, QLD
Salary:
AU$100k – AU$113k per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule:
Indefinite ; Full‐time
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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.
Essential qualifications
A degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
Willingness and ability to undertake fieldwork, including travel to mine sites, industrial facilities and remote locations for periods ranging from several days to multiple weeks as required.
Demonstrated aptitude for hands‐on technical work, including the assembly, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of scientific instrumentation, sensors, electronic systems or data acquisition equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in laboratory, workshop and field environments, including the preparation, operation and maintenance of scientific or technical equipment.
Experience collecting, processing or analysing scientific, engineering or geophysical data using appropriate software tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated problem‐solving skills, including the ability to identify technical issues, troubleshoot equipment or data quality problems, and implement practical solutions.
Experience using scientific or technical software, scripting, or programming tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar) for data analysis, automation or workflow development.
Current Australian driver's licence and ability to obtain site‐specific inductions and clearances required for field deployments.
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📌 Geophysicist/Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 CSIRO
📍 Brisbane