CSIRO (Australia's National Science Agency) 
Brisbane, Australia Sintesi dell’opportunità
CSIRO in Brisbane is hiring a full‑time Chemical Engineer to develop catalyst materials that reduce methane emissions and improve dust control in mining. The role involves laboratory and field research, including catalyst synthesis, characterization, and deployment, as well as project management and staff supervision. Candidates should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field, have at least five years of independent research experience, and be proficient in functional materials, catalysis, and analytical techniques such as GC, MS, FTIR, XRD, SEM, and TEM. The position offers AU$135k–158k per year plus superannuation, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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Descrizione del progetto
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Role highlights
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
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The opportunity
CSIRO's Environment and Sustainability Research Team is seeking a Chemical Engineer to undertake innovative research that supports lower-emission and more sustainable mining. The team works across emissions abatement, dust control and waste management, applying science and engineering to reduce environmental impacts across the resources sector.
In this role, you will work collaboratively across projects in fugitive emissions abatement and dust monitoring and mitigation. You will plan and conduct laboratory experiments and field activities focused on mine ventilation air methane abatement, methane catalyst development, and dust sampling and analysis.
Drawing on your expertise in functional materials and catalysis, you will generate and pursue original research ideas, contribute to industry projects and help translate promising catalyst technologies from fundamental development through to practical deployment. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on research with scientific leadership and deliver outcomes with real environmental impact.
Your high-level duties will include:
Role particulars
Location and office arrangements: Brisbane, Pullenvale QLD
Salary: AU$135k – AU$158k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full time
Reference: 103746
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
Essential
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
Setting you up for success
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please let us know via email – careers.online@csiro.au how we can support you.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
How to apply
Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.
Applications close
Sunday 11th October 2026, 11:59pm AEST
