Fitter and Machinist

Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures: and to elders past and present.

About us

Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.

Our culture

Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.

Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.

What we can offer you

When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture
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Our team

This role sits within the Technical and Engineering Team and is responsible for contributing high level machining, light fabrication and technical support services and advice to the organisation and its stakeholders.

The Field Operations and Engineering Section (FOES), delivers innovative technical, engineering and field support services and advice across Geoscience Australia land and marine field projects, including priority programs and mission critical activities.

The Role

You will work with a team of two other machinists to supply your expert technical skills and advice within your area of expertise to other projects being undertaken across Geoscience Australia including assistance to international partners.

This role works closely with key internal and external stakeholders and requires a high level of communication skills to be able to report and manage technical issues to stakeholders and clients and deliver mission critical activities within Geoscience Australia.

In this role you will:

• Provide manual and CNC machining services to support section and client needs
• Provide fitting and welding support as required
• Perform simple sheet metal work as required
• Utilise subject matter expertise to provide technical guidance advice and requirements on concept designs
• Work with engineering team, clients and external stakeholders to develop prototype designs
• Manufacture scientific and technical equipment, systems and components, complete testing, installation, operation and maintenance
• Adhere to and promote the Work Place Health and Safety requirements specific to a mechanical engineering work area and the broader public service work environment
• Undertake procurement of goods and services to meet section needs in accordance with Australian Government procurement framework
• Contribute to building a positive team environment
• Ability to carry out physically demanding work including in what can be extreme weather environments

To be successful in the role you will:

• Understand, support and promote the organisation's vision, mission and business objectives.
• Contribute own expertise to achieve outcomes for the business unit.
• Responds in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty.
• Monitor project progress and manages priorities, adjusting plans as required.
• Seek feedback from supervisor
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients.
• Be responsive to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Adopt a principled approach and adheres to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated ability and use of machining tools
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder/client engagement and ability to communicate your advice and messages clearly

Skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications

• Trade qualifications in fitting and machining is essential
• Advanced diploma in mechanical engineering is desirable
• Forklift license is desirable

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria.

• Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
• The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role.
• Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre- employment screening, which includes a police history check.

Are you unsure about applying?

Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.

To Apply

Please visit the
careers page
of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:

• Your resume (no more than 3 pages)
• A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Saskia Becher on or email

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To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review,
'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code
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Recruitability

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information please visit the
Australian Public Service Commission website
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Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on in order to obtain selection documentation.

Technical Assistance

If you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on or email

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While the position of offer is ongoing, a merit list/pool may be created from this process to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing roles over the next 18 months. If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed.