Fieldwork Support Officer – Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770660
- Agency: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Job Title: Fieldwork Support Officer
- Position Number: 2026/1370
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Jabiru NT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $80,371 – $87,496
- Office Arrangement: On Site (employee will be expected to work in the office or)
About Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
To Apply
Position Contact Lachlan Wyatt, 0477 789 139
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=637B9A44-9C7B-72BB-934C-ED1B33DE9B25
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Climate Change, Energy, the
Environment and Water
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Duties
- Assist with the management of a network of telemetered continuous water quality monitoring
- stations.
- Install, service, operate and maintain remote automatic environmental monitoring stations
- with a strict emphasis on accuracy and quality.
- Undertake lab calibrations and servicing of various scientific equipment.
- Undertake manual sampling of surface water and process samples with adherence to QA
- principles and procedures, including freight dispatch to labs for analysis.
- Assist with stream gauging when required.
- Provide support for a range of environmental monitoring and associated research tasks,
- including atmospheric, radiological and biological monitoring.
- Assisting with the management of small plant and equipment relating to a range of
- infrastructure maintenance, environmental monitoring, and laboratory analysis tasks.
- Assist with various maintenance and administration tasks related to Jabiru field station and
- Jabiru SSD assets. E.g. Car cleaning and detailing, monthly safety inspections on vehicles,
- boats etc.
- Assisting in communication and consultation activities with local Aboriginal groups, including
- the development and delivery of communication materials and information.
- For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job
- Description which can be downloaded from our website – the Apply Now link will take you there.
Eligibility / Notes
- Citizenship – to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
- Pre-employment checks – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a
- pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a
- National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment
- medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
- Additional requirements
- hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification,
- hold a current coxswains licence or have the ability to obtain,
- hold and maintain a current manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle,
- hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence,
- note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and
- office-based work,
- note that you will be required to complete specific training (including refresher training)
- related to the role including remote area training, defensive driving, first aid and CPR
- courses,
- note that you will be required, from time to time, to work in difficult, remote and harsh
- environments (possibly for extended periods) under limited supervision or in teams,
- wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as
- applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy,
- wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental
- Work Health & Safety policies and procedures
How to Apply
Position Contact Lachlan Wyatt, 0477 789 139
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=637B9A44-9C7B-72BB-934C-ED1B33DE9B25
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Climate Change, Energy, the
Environment and Water
Vacancy