Are you passionate about environmental science and eager to make a real impact on one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems?
Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre is offering a unique opportunity to join the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) as an Airborne Scientific Instrumentation Technician.
Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre is seeking an Airborne Scientific Instrumentation Technician to support the Cooling and Shading sub-program of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP).
Your work will directly support the Cooling and Shading sub-program, focused on innovative interventions to reduce coral bleaching stress and protect the Great Barrier Reef.
You'll assist in the setup, maintenance, and operation of advanced scientific instruments across various platforms, including marine vessels, manned aircraft, drones, and offshore structures.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Make a tangible impact on the environment:
Play a key role in preserving the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. Your efforts will be at the heart of pioneering solutions to combat coral bleaching, directly contributing to the health and longevity of this critical ecosystem.
- Engage in cutting-edge science and innovation:
Work with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including atmospheric, aerosol, and lidar technologies. You’ll lead the development and deployment of these tools across multiple platforms, pushing the boundaries of environmental science and making significant strides in reef restoration.
- Experience Adventure and Fieldwork:
Get hands-on experience in breathtaking locations, including a field expedition aboard SCU’s aircraft to Heron and One Tree Island this October. This role isn’t just about lab work; it’s about being in the field, where your expertise will help collect the critical data needed to save the reef.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and improvement of research technology across all RRAP Cooling and Shading projects.
- Coordinate the deployment of instrumentation to support researchers in both field and laboratory settings.
- Manage the installation, configuration, data quality control, logging, and display of instrumentation on various platforms.
About You
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong technical background and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Experience with airborne science, particularly in light aircraft or drone-based instrumentation, is highly desirable.
Your qualifications include:
- A post-secondary qualification in engineering, electronics or related field with at least 12 months technical experience working with complex scientific instrumentation.
- Proficiency in atmospheric, aerosol, and lidar instrumentation, as well as hyperspectral cameras.
- Familiarity with instrument communication protocols and various data logging and programming methods.
- A passion for environmental science and a desire to be at the forefront of efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to saving one of the world’s most precious ecosystems.
Salary and benefits
Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.
This position is:
- Full-time, fixed term (until October 2026)
- Located at Coffs Harbour.
- HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $92,716 - $101,691 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $118,978 per annum.
Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.
Applicants must apply online and provide responses to the selection criteria in the position description by the closing date.
Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name: Ceylena Holloway, Scientific Project Manager
Phone: 0417 650 656
Email: ceylena.holloway@scu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 15 September 2025
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