Position Details

Research Scientist/Engineer CSOF7

Role summary for potential applicants
Advertised Job Title:

Petroleum Geoscience Leader

Reference Number:

17942

Classification:

CSOF7

Salary Range:

AU $127K to AU $141K plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Location:

Kensington, WA
Specified Term of 3 years and 0 months

Tenure:
Relocation assistance:

Applications are open to:

Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

Australian Citizens Only

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
All Candidates

Functional Area :

Research Scientist / Engineer

% Client Focus - Internal:

30%

% Client Focus - External:

70%

Reports to the:

Research Group Leader, Reservoir Dynamics

Number of Direct Reports:

Role Overview:
An exciting role has opened up in CSIROs Oil, Gas and Fuels Program to contribute
research leadership and technical geoscience expertise to major research projects in
offshore exploration and basin scale processes for resource exploitation.
The successful candidate will draw on technical skills developed through previous
experience in petroleum exploration and reservoir characterization. They will have
high-level client relationship experience in the oil and gas sector and excellent oral
and written communication skills. The candidate will be familiar with integrating
subsurface information, ranging from seismic and well data to sedimentary
environments, into the understanding of basin scale processes. They will be
expected to plan and lead major projects involving a multidisciplinary team of
scientists and engineers to address priority research questions in reducing
exploration risk and optimising basin resource management.
Within CSIRO, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their
research leadership career in an exciting and stimulating workplace, collaborating
across disciplines with other CSIRO researchers and with those in partner research /
industry organisations. They will also have access to CSIROs broad range of training
and career development opportunities.

Duties and Key Result Areas:

Create, plan and deliver major industry focused projects in Australian

sedimentary basins and contribute to other significant projects.

Promote project management excellence, including meeting CSIRO and external

stakeholder resource management and delivery expectations.

Communicate research outcomes to internal/external stakeholders through

formulation and delivery of project reports, presentations and learned journal
publications.

Collaborate effectively across

multidisciplinary portfolios.

Effectively contribute to and/or lead diverse research teams, which support the
development of emerging skills, including providing mentoring and encouraging
professional development.

Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIROs Values, Health, Safety and
Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.

Other duties as directed.

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Selection Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-Requisites:
1. Education/Qualifications: A doctorate, or equivalent research or industry
experience, in geoscience or engineering demonstrably relevant to petroleum
systems and basin resource exploitation. Advanced quantitative research design
and research management skills are required.
2. Technical Skills: Clear knowledge of the concepts of subsurface exploration,
appraisal and field development as evidenced by experience working in or with
the oil and gas industry.
3. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, evidenced by
superior reporting, presentation and negotiation abilities, and the capacity to
identify and influence critical stakeholders to gain support for contentious
proposals/ideas.
4. Publications and professional profile: A strong record of quality publications
in peer reviewed journals, presentations at international/national conferences.
5. Behaviours: A history of demonstrating professional and respectful behaviours
and attitudes in a collaborative team environment.
6. Leadership: Proven research management and team leadership experience.
Ability to maximise impact and benefit from new and existing projects.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks and collaborative
partnerships with stakeholders proficiently and in a timely manner to achieve
outcomes.
Essential Criteria:
7. Demonstrated experience of developing and delivering projects with significant
impact to the oil and gas industry.
8. Proven technical expertise and research management experience in complex
investigations of subsurface resources such as petroleum exploration, reservoir

characterization or carbon storage.

9. The ability to work effectively as an integral member and/or leader of a multidisciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and ability to foster an
environment in which there is a high level of co-operation within and between
teams.
Desirable Criteria:
10.Expertise in one or more of the following areas: sedimentology, structural
geology, exploration geophysics, petroleum systems.
11.Understanding of the petroleum geology of Australian offshore basins.
12.Knowledge of the regulatory framework for Australian petroleum exploration
activities.
CSIRO is a values based organisation. You will need to demonstrate
behaviours aligned to our values of:
13.Integrity of Excellent Science
14.Trust & Respect
15.Creative Spirit
16.Delivering on Commitments
17.Health, Safety & Sustainability
Other special requirements:
Appointment to this role may
be
subject to conditions including
security/medical/character clearance requirements. Applicants who are not
Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents may be required to undergo additional
security clearance processes; which may include medical examinations and an
international standardised test of English language proficiency (i.e. IELTS test).http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx

Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers. As part of the formal
application process, please include with your resume a statement addressing
the selection criteria. Please upload your statement, resume and any other
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 and someone will be
able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: csiro-careers@csiro.au.
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two
previous supervisors or academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV
please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact:
If after reading the selection documentation you require further
information please contact:
Allison Hortle or Ben Clennell via email: Allison.Hortle@csiro.au or
Ben.Clennell@csiro.au
Please do not email your application directly to Allison or Ben. Applications received
via this method will not be considered.
About CSIRO
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agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth,

health and sustainability. It serves

communities across the nation.
Find out more! www.csiro.au.

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