Software Engineer

Software Engineer

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

Role highlights:

• Develop high-impact data systems that power a leading marine research vessel
• Work to deliver reliable, real-time data solutions
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform sensor data into quality research products

About CSIRO:

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

The opportunity:

The Software Engineer/Data Analyst supports scientific voyages on the RV Investigator by enabling world-class marine research. Based in the Data Acquisition and Processing Team, you will help manage and develop software systems and data for the Marine National Facility vessel. Key responsibilities include developing, deploying, and integrating software for real-time sensor data collection, transformation, and distribution onboard.

You'll work closely with a small development team using Python, PostgresDB, TimeScaleDB, and Docker, and support the ship's ICT network and scientific instrumentation. The role also contributes to the quality control and delivery of MNF data products via the CSIRO Information & Data Centre. While not a seagoing position, you will be actively engaged with RV Investigator operations and support voyage participants in achieving their scientific objectives.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Develop, integrate, and maintain software systems in support of the ship's ICT services and the acquisition, processing, visualisation and management of marine data.
• Document existing and new systems to a high level, for both support staff and end users.
• Evaluate hardware performance and provide input into discussions on equipment upgrades/replacement.
• Communicate openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO's reputation.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, and business unit to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO scientific objectives.
• Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO's Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment procedures and policy, Diversity initiatives and Making Safety Personal goals.
• Proactively identify and take ownership of opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures; analyse underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems; develop solutions and manage them through to delivery of a positive outcome.
• Collaborate effectively with other teams and industry colleagues to achieve objectives.

Role particulars:

Location: Hobart, TAS

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 12 months, Full-time

Reference: 101519

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria:

1. A tertiary qualification in Information Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated computing skills as follows:
   1. Ability to develop software in modern languages (e.g. Python) and experience with frameworks, libraries and languages relevant to the development of data systems and web-based applications.
   2. An understanding of software engineering methodologies and version control systems.
3. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to clearly document software, data flows and to produce manuals and/or reports.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively, sometimes from remote locations, as part of a highly competent and committed team.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and meet goals, working with clients under limited direction to mutually agreed outcomes and specific deadlines.
6. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and take ownership of opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures; analyse underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems; collaborate with stakeholders outside of the team; develop solutions and manage them through to delivery of a positive outcome under limited direction.

Setting you up for success:

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Laura Mason via Careers.Online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements:

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging:

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted. CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility:

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, and Australian Temporary Residents with a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety:

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply:

Please apply online and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the selection criteria of this role. Applications close 7 December 2025, 11:00pm AEDT.