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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term, part-time basis (three days per week) until 30 June 2027.

Duties

• Operate the HyLogger infrared spectrometer on drill core with an emphasis on thorough cleaning of drill core to ensure collection of high quality spectra.
• Maintain operational condition of instrument through an appropriate cleaning regime and use of liquid nitrogen as required.
• Complete standard mineralogical interpretations using The Spectral Geologist software and contribute to developing improved interpretations.
• Archive raw data and store processed results on network drives and update workflow database and file systems.
• Maintain data on workflow scheduling and progress against work plan provided by a Supervisor.
• Move core with appropriate assistance as required according to established occupational health and safety practice.

Essential Requirements

• A person is to provide evidence that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

A person is vaccinated against COVID-19 if the person has received all of the doses of a vaccine for COVID-19, necessary for the person to be issued with a vaccination certificate in respect of COVID-19 by the Australian Immunisation Register, or an equivalent document from a jurisdiction outside of Australia.

A person may be granted an exemption from the requirement to be vaccinated against the disease where the person demonstrates –  

1. Medical contraindication

A person is unable to be vaccinated against the disease due to a medical contraindication if they:

1. provide evidence in a form provided and accepted by the Head of Agency from a medical practitioner (as defined by the Australian Immunisation Register as a medical practitioner who can grant a medical exemption) which certifies that the person has a medical contraindication that prevents them from being vaccinated against the disease.

Or

2. have a medical exemption, that applies to the vaccinations for the disease, that has been recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register, operated by or on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.

2. Exceptional circumstances demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Head of Agency.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• A Certificate IV from a recognised tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification, appropriate to the nature of the work.
• A willingness to undertake further studies in the field of geology. Ongoing learning will be required associated with a planned future instrumental upgrade.
• Past experience in obtaining spectral data from rock or mineral specimens

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Technical Officer, Hylogger Technician (005708).docx

 Statement of Duties - Technical Officer, Hylogger Technician (005708).pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf