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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program is an initiative of the CSIRO Indigenous Engagement Strategy which seeks to significantly increase Indigenous employment nationally within CSIRO. Through this strategy, CSIRO aims to enhance the educational, employment, training and career development opportunities for people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

An opportunity exists for a trainee to join the Land and Water Business Unit to undertake a workplace-based traineeship. In this role you will support several current projects including water quality instrumentation (loads monitoring), vegetation assessment and gully and landscape remediation. These projects are largely focused in the Burdekin Catchment within 3-4 hours drive from Townsville, however, some work outside this region may be required. The traineeship will provide an opportunity for the acquisition of skills in field-based vegetation and erosion surveys, use of survey and monitoring technology, and research design for monitoring water quality and land condition. This position will also work closely with project collaborators from James Cook University, government agencies and non-government organisations which will expose the trainee to extended professional networks and different working environments.

Over the course of the traineeship, the successful applicant will undertake on-the-job training and complete a Nationally Accredited Qualification relative to their position. The course fees for this qualification will be paid for by CSIRO. Upon successful completion of the training package the trainee will be considered for ongoing employment with CSIRO, if available.

To view the full Position details for this traineeship please click the following link: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship - Landscape Intensification (LI) Program.

Location:            Townsville (JCU), QLD
Salary:                $22,999 to $25,491 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:               Specified term of approximately 2 years depending on course of study
Job reference:   52563

Open to people of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (Proof of Aboriginality will be required prior to confirming the appointment).  

How to apply: 

Please apply for this position online by selecting the "Apply now" button below.

You will be requested to provide:

1. a Resume/CV which includes a cover letter advising why you are interested in the traineeship with CSIRO; and

2. Confirmation of Aboriginality &/or Torres Strait Islander descent (this can be provided later if necessary). 

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Applications close: Monday 1 January 2018