Position Details
Job Title:
Research Projects Officer – Mineral Systems
Reference No.:
4591
Classification:
CSOF4
Salary:
$78,479 - $88,787 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location:
ARRC, Kensington, Perth
Tenure:
Specified Term of 2 Years
Relocation
Assistance
Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications
open to:
Australian Citizens Only
X Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
All Candidates
For Specified Term positions, we will accept applications from Temporary Residents with
working rights for the length of the term, who do not require sponsorship.
Functional
Area:
Research Projects
Internal Focus:
20%
External Focus:
80%
Reports To:
Project Leader Dr Adam Bath
Team Leader Dr Yulia Uvarova
Mentor Dr John Walshe
Direct Reports:
0
Role Overview:
The role of Research Projects staff in CSIRO is to collaborate in scientific activities with other
research staff usually by assisting with detailed planning, undertaking or assisting with
experimental and observational work, and in carrying out the more practical aspects of the
work. At senior levels, Research Projects staff may be involved in providing consulting
services, science management and/or industry liaison.
The research projects officer will be joining a dedicated group of mineral systems scientists
committed to developing 3D models of fluid pathways in mineral systems, with a particular
focus on the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. The officer will focus on SEM and EMPA
mineral mapping and analysis, but also be involved in acquiring pXRF, stable isotope and
hyperspectral data. The officer will have facility to conceptualize in 3D, integrating
geochemical, mineralogical and geological data sets across a range of scales. Engaging with
industry partners, participating in on-site campaigns, communicating outcomes and
promoting mineral-system mapping, will all be an integral element of the role. The officer
will be expected to have or develop a working knowledge of the thermo-chemistry of
hydrothermal systems and capacity to interpret minerals and mineral chemistry in terms of
the physicochemical chemical gradients within systems.
This full time position is a flexible working opportunity – and could be organised as a job
share for two people.
Key Results
Areas & Duties
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Selection
Criteria:
Work collaboratively to make a contribution to the effective functioning of the research
team and help deliver CSIRO’s organisational objectives and plans.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the
interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s
reputation.
Visual and analytical (pXRF, spectral) logging on client sites as required.
Sample preparation for SEM scanning, EMPA and associated analyses.
Quality control of all the data.
Analyse the results and develop evidence-based hypotheses.
Build/test these hypotheses in numerical thermodynamic models.
Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and ideas for further research.
Contribute to the publishing of project results in reports, peer-reviewed journals and
conferences.
Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment
plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-Requisites:
1. Education/Qualifications: A Bachelor (or Bachelor, Honours or Masters) degree in a
relevant discipline area in Geoscience, such as: geology, mineralogy, geochemistry,
thermodynamics, spectroscopy, mineral systems science, remote sensing, physics,
numerical modelling, GIS, software engineering.
2. Publications: The ability to contribute to the writing of publications.
3. Behaviours: A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a
collaborative environment.
4. Adaptability: The ability to effectively manage a number of competing priorities
simultaneously, and carry out non-routine tasks under limited direction.
5. Problem Solving: Proven ability to investigate underlying issues of complex and illdefined problems and develop appropriate responses by adapting/creating and testing
alternative solutions.
Essential Criteria:
1. Working knowledge of mineral systems and a proven ability to construct geoscience
hypotheses, working across-scale and in 3D dimensions.
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Ability to analyse, assimilate and evaluate disparate data sets and willingness to
contribute novel ideas and approaches in support of scientific investigations.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated willingness to
communicate your science with industry partners in particular where that
communication bridges the gap between fundamental science and high impact industry
applications. Ability to anticipate the interests and knowledge level of an audience and
present information and feedback accordingly
4. The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed
research team, and carry out tasks autonomously in support of scientific research.
Desirable Criteria:
5. Demonstrated range of capabilities from field mapping of alteration mineralogy (e.g.
outcrop, underground or pit wall mapping); sample preparation and laboratory
analysis of geological samples (e.g., SEM mineral mapping; optical petrography;
SHRIMP; LA-ICP-MS; SIMS); through to use of software to analyse and present results
(e.g. TSG, ENVI, TIMA, GOCAD, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, ioGAS, Thermocalc).
6. Broad understanding of the range of physicochemical processes that drive
hydrothermal mineral systems and knowledge of how to analyse the geochemical
signatures that result (e.g. interpreting stable isotope (S, C and O) datasets)
CSIRO is a values based organisation. You will need to demonstrate behaviours aligned to
our values of:
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Integrity of Excellent Science
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Trust & Respect
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Creative Spirit
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Delivering on Commitments
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Health, Safety & Sustainability
Other special requirements:
To be eligible for this position you must be willing and able to undertake specific nonnegotiable activities or tasks, such as field work, core logging and sampling, underground
mapping, extended time away in remote locations. Have a valid driver’s licence.
Other
Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers. You may be asked to provide
additional information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will
enhance your application so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers.
Applicants who do not provide the information when requested may not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to
assist you. Outside business hours please email: csiro-careers@csiro.au.
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous
supervisors or academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these
before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information
please contact: Dr Adam Bath via email: Adam.Bath@csiro.au
Please do not email your application directly to Dr Bath.
method will not be considered.
Applications received via this
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