Branch: Science

Section: Southern Ocean Ecosystem Program

APS 6 – Ongoing

Salary: $91,944 – $104,393 per annum

Duties:

This position is part of a small team which conducts fisheries and ecosystem research at the AAD.

Under the broad direction of the Section leader, the position will ensure that comprehensive operational and biological data can be collected from Australia’s fisheries in the remote Southern Ocean and around Antarctica.Who we areThe Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals.

Key duties of the role include:

  • Maintain and improve existing fisheries data management systems in SQL Server and MS Access
  • Develop new data collection and management systems
  • Assist in remote technical support for fisheries observers at-sea
  • Support the logistics and operations of electronic data-collection equipment on Southern Ocean fishing vessels
  • Conduct quality control and archiving of data acquired from the fisheries observer program and research voyages conducted by AAD

How to apply: Please refer to the Fisheries Data and Computing Officer job listing.

Closing date: 10 February 2025. 11:00 pm AEDT

Contact officer: Philippe Ziegler – 03 6232 3624 or email Philippe.Ziegler@aad.gov.au

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