Iron Ore Processing Research Projects Officer

6 months ago


Brisbane, Australia CSIRO Full time

**Acknowledgement of Country**:
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

**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.

**The Opportunity**:

- **Contribute to the delivery of research projects related to decarbonisation of the iron ore and steel value chain**:

- **Join the Sintering and Pelletising team within CSIRO Mineral Resources**:

- **Indigenous-Identified position**

As an Iron Ore Processing Research Projects Officer, you will be involved in all aspects of laboratory and pilot scale testing, focusing particularly on sintering and pelletising, and iron ore reduction as well as metallurgical testing of lump and agglomerated products. You will have access to a range of characterisation, solid/gas reactors and as well as state-of-the-art pilot scale facilities.

This is a Monday to Friday position based on site at Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT) in Pullenvale, QLD.

**Your duties will include**:

- Under limited supervision conduct laboratory and pilot-scale iron ore sintering/pelletising tests and reduction research.
- Carry out standard and non-standard testing and relevant research related to feed materials for blast furnace and direct reduction ironmaking processes.
- Ensure adherence to established testing and product evaluation protocols.
- Collect and process experimental data on an ongoing basis.
- Provide technical assistance in maintaining databases and pilot and laboratory scale facilities.
- Develop and maintain expertise in the area of high temperature processing of iron ores relevant to the group's research activities.
- Respond to changes to experimental plan or alternative directions from the project leader.
- Other duties as directed.

**Location**:Pullenvale, Brisbane, QLD

**Salary**: AU$68k to AU$86k pa + up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**: Specified Term until 30 June 2026

**Reference**: 96023

**To be considered you will need**:
**Essential**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and report data to solve engineering/scientific problems under limited supervision.
- Ability to work in a team environment, utilise resources effectively, meet deadlines and adapt to a dynamic work environment while maintaining work quality and performance.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed instructions/procedures.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of laboratory and pilot-scale processing and research equipment.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work in industrial or mining environments when required.

**Desirable**
- Work experience in iron ore processing or steel industry and knowledge or research experience in high temperature processing.
- Ability to systematically examine laboratory and pilot-scale equipment operation conditions and diagnose faults.
- Current Driver’s License and Forklift License
- Current High Risk Work Licence (LF)

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

**Eligibility**:
CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under _section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)._

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Citizenship. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

The successful applicant is required to provide contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Referee to confirm their ability to work and communication respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**Flexible Working Arrangements**:
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

**About CSIRO**:
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