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Scientific Data Collection Program Coordinator

Hobart, Australia

Reference: 6868979

Shape the Future of Antarctic Marine Conservation

Do you want to work in an organisation where your input directly impacts the health of our oceans?

The Secretariat of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is seeking a Scientific Data Collection Program Coordinator to join our team based in Hobart. This role is offered initially as a 2-year fixed-term contract, with a view to permanency following review. We anticipate this being an ongoing position.

About the Role:

As the Scientific Data Collection Program Coordinator, you will coordinate and oversee the implementation and continued development of CCAMLR's scientific data collection programs

  • Scientific Data Program Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of CCAMLR's scientific data collection programs (fishery reporting, scientific observation, fish tagging, and acoustic data), from program design through to data collection, submission, analysis and reporting.
  • Member Technical Support: Provide expert guidance to member nations to ensure consistently high data quality, including developing training materials, manuals, data collection forms and supporting processes.
  • Routine Analysis & Reporting: Conduct regular analyses of fishery data collection program outputs and produce annual reporting papers for the Scientific Committee and its working groups.
  • Scientific Committee Support : Assist the Science Manager in providing technical and administrative support to Scientific Committee meetings and working groups, including rapporteuring and other duties as needed.
  • Science Team Support:Provide broader support to the Science Manager across project management, scientific analyses and staff supervision as required.

Why Choose CCAMLR?

  • Meaningful work: Make a real difference by contributing to the conservation of and management of the waters around Antarctica, working in an international environment with colleagues from around the world.
  • Remuneration package made up of base salary starting at $97,413, plus 15.4% employer superannuation contribution and separation benefits.
  • Generous leave: 6 weeks' annual leave
  • Supportive environment: Be part of a dedicated and passionate team
  • Free onsite parking: Conveniently located office in Hobart CBD

Your Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will be a creative thinker with a passion for facilitating and enabling research programmes. You will be team orientated with the ability to build strong working relationships, and support the broad mission and goals of the Secretariat. You will also have:

  • Experience with multi-stakeholder/international fisheries-related vessel and observer data collection programmes.
  • An understanding of data collection program design and/or research methods in marine fisheries.
  • Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience with the analysis and handling of fishery data.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel (including Macros), and Powerpoint

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our workplace

How to apply:

To download the PD, and apply for this job go to: https://ccamlr.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies ref code: 6868979.

Please ensure you submitt your CV and Cover Letter which includes a statement or table addressing how your skills and experience best meet the requirements of the role. Applications must be submitted in English.

Applications close at 9am Monday 16th March.

If you need further information regarding this position and its remuneration package, please contact Hayley Stadler, Human Resources Officer, at Hayley.stadler@ccamlr.org or (03) 6210 1111.


Applications Close: 16 Mar 2026