CBIS Technician CNC

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Role highlights

• Provide support for scientific research through machining and fabrication
• Collaborate with researchers to develop and deliver technical solutions
• Flexible working arrangements available + 15.4% super

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.

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The opportunity

We are seeking a Technician CNC – Engineering Services to join CSIRO's CBIS (Business & Infrastructure) Engineering Services team. The team plays a key role in streamlining the research process by providing essential engineering services, knowledge, and expertise to reduce project setup time, meet required standards, and ensure the continued technical support for ongoing projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with engineering fabrication and CNC machining experience to work on a variety of projects, collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders, and contribute to cutting-edge scientific research. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you'll play an integral role in developing, maintaining, and improving the systems that support CSIRO's innovative research.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Fabricating, machining or fitting parts to be used by scientific research projects.
• Working with internal customers to develop best systems for their research and delivering projects on time.
• Contributing to current projects, including input on design and fabrication, material use and manufacturing methods.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Contributing to initiatives to improve cost, quality, compliance, capability and customer service.

Role particulars

Location: Pullenvale, QLD

Salary: AU$73k – AU$93k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time

Reference: 101168

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant trade certificate/diploma/degree or relevant work experience in Engineering Fitter Machinist.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation and set of CNC machining.
• High level interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary support team of staff and contractors.
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities simultaneously and carry out non-routine tasks under general direction in support of scientific research.
• Demonstrated experience in performing machining, milling, lather turning, grinding and related tasks and to manufacture parts per engineering designs using various materials under minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide technical input and engage in technical interchange with researchers on the mechanical design, prototyping, development, manufacture and installation of mechanisms and equipment relating to research systems.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up complex or intricate machining that involves programming, inspection, diagnoses and modification of works in a computerised machining centre within a workshop.
• Ability to lead projects and provide technical support and advice to other team members within the workshop including assistance in the allocation and prioritisation of work.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to investigate routine problems, identify issues and risks, and provide alternative solutions.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

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 Sheridan Gerrard ) to 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 and Australian Permanent Residents. 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 cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

Monday 13th October 2025, 11:00pm AEDT.