About this Opportunity Continuing, Full-Time.
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences - CMERC.
CQUniversity Gladstone.
Support Research Worker Level 6.
Total Remuneration $110,541 to $119,053 pa (including salary of $93,409 to $100,602 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading).
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone - regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Working at CQUniversity A unique opportunity has become available to support marine research at CQUniversity's, located on the .
CMERC is dedicated to undertaking research that collaborates with nature to build a sustainable future for our coastal ecosystems and communities.
In this varied role, you will provide high-level technical expertise and operational leadership across marine and field-based research operations, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and research support.
In this role, you will: Plan, coordinate and oversee boating, snorkelling and scientific diving operations.
Be the Diving Officer, supervising all snorkelling and diving activities and managing diving equipment in line with legislation, Australian Standards and CQU's Diving and Snorkelling Operations Manual and Safety Management Framework.
Be the Boating Officer and Chief Vessel Master, overseeing the safe operation of CQUniversity's research vessel fleet, supervising vessel masters, and ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements, AMSA, Marine Orders and boating safety management systems.
Support field-based research through sample collection, preparation and processing using standard protocols.
Manage specialised equipment and resources and contribute to policy development, risk assessments and inductions.
This is your chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful research outcomes in a unique coastal environment.
Be Rewarded 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund).
6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure).
10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave.
7.25 hours engaged service leave.
Fantastic professional and career development opportunities.
Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport.
Position Requirements Extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical fields; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
Current Open (C class) Drivers' Licence.
Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation, including Queensland WHS requirements for occupational diving, relevant Codes of Practice and Australian Standards applicable to scientific diving, including AS/NZS ******.
A current AMSA Certificate of Competency as Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal (or higher), with experience overseeing safe vessel operations.
A minimum of three years' experience in scientific diving operations, with certification in accordance with AS/NZS ******:**** or AS/NZS ******:****, and Dive Supervisor certification in accordance with AS/NZS ******:****.
Current First Aid, CPR and Oxygen First Aid certification.
The ability to work autonomously or as part of a small team, prioritising work to meet operational deadlines with minimal supervision.
Position Description For further information about this position, please refer to the .
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