Gear Officer – Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770720
- Agency: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Job Title: Gear Officer
- Position Number: 2026/1334
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Kingston TAS
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $88,834 – $96,829
- 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 Andrew Cawthorn, +61 3 6232 3379
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=11978772-63B5-1EDC-74A8-ED1B33635547
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
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Duties
- This position forms part of the MSS team. Under the general guidance of the Senior Gear
- Officer(s) and the Assistant Director – Marine Science Support, the Gear Officer is required to
- provide technical and mechanical support to a range of marine science instruments and projects,
- including MSS facilities and equipment. The position will work primarily at Kingston in the Marine
- Science support Area and but will also be required to undertake regular duty at sea as per the
- provisions of the DCCEEW Enterprise Agreement to support marine and other science activities.
- The position will report to either the Assistant Director – Marine Science Support or the Senior
- Gear Officer(s) and will form an integral element of the Marine Science Support Team. MSS
- stakeholders include AAD employees and contractors as well as external clients as part of the
- broader Australian Antarctic Program. Business contacts will include scientific and technical
- personnel from associated institutions, including universities, CSIRO and suppliers of technical
- goods and services. Contact with counterparts in other Antarctic organisations would also be
- expected. As a key member of the Capabilities and Facilities Section, the Gear Officer will work
- in/with a range of teams comprising specialist personnel in electronics, mechanics, scientific and
- operational areas.
- 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.
- Mandatory qualifications
- We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate one or more of the following
- A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or comparable demonstrated abilities and experience.
- Tertiary qualifications related to fishing technology, maritime operations or marine technical
- roles with demonstrated abilities and experience.
- Or a mechanical, welding or electrical trade certificate(s) with demonstrated abilities and
- experience.
- Or Maritime certification such as Integrated rating, Deck Officer, Marine Engineer or similar,
- with demonstrated experience.
- Additional requirements
- Hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification,
- hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence,
- note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work,
- 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 appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental
- Work Health & Safety policies and procedures
How to Apply
Position Contact Andrew Cawthorn, +61 3 6232 3379
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=11978772-63B5-1EDC-74A8-ED1B33635547
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