Research Officer - Gis Officer (Melbourne)

Research Officer
- Marine Spatial Ecology Office of the Vice-President
- ResearchCQUniversity Gladstone (Relocation support available) Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances. Overview The Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) is seeking a Research Officer with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and marine spatial ecology to support applied research across the southern Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Based within a leading coastal research environment, this role contributes to projects focused on ecosystem health, habitat restoration and sustainable marine resource management. Responsibilities
- Lead the collection and processing of large spatial datasets, integrating remote sensing and field-based data to support high‑quality research outcomes.
- Undertake multi‑scale spatial analyses across vector, raster and imagery datasets, contributing to publications, monitoring reports and science‑based assessments.
- Support data visualization and communication of research findings to a broad range of stakeholders, including scientists, industry partners and the wider community.
- Work as part of a collaborative research team to contribute to project delivery, support junior researchers and assist in developing research proposals and external funding opportunities. Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification (Master's or Doctorate) in a relevant field with demonstrated research outputs such as publications or reports.
- Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, spatial statistics and modelling, with robust understanding of marine ecological systems.
- Experience working with complex scientific datasets, including databases, remote data access and tools such as ArcGIS or Google Earth Engine.
- Programming capability in R or Python, with ability to apply statistical and spatial analysis techniques to research problems.
- Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to collaborate, consult and deliver research outcomes. Benefits
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award‑winning superfund)
- 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport EEO Statement CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post‑study work rights are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhqsp