Description:
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Period of AppointmentAppointment 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.
- 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 –
- Medical contraindication
A person is unable to be vaccinated against the disease due to a medical contraindication if they:
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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 Name: Rebecca Sproule Position: Chief Government Geologist Email: rebecca.sproule@stategrowth.tas.gov.au Phone: 03 6165 4732 How to applyTo 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.
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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