Oceanographer Full Time Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Ongoing professional development across diverse subsea operations
Relocation packages available for international applications
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including two WFH days or a 9-day fortnight

Ongoing professional development across diverse subsea operations
Relocation packages available for international applications
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including two WFH days or a 9-day fortnight

Advance your career with a globally recognised offshore services organisation, supporting innovative geomatics projects across the APAC region

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Environmental & Marine Policy Advisor

at Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC)

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Nedlands, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Join WAFIC as an Environmental & Marine Policy Advisor and shape the future of WA's fishing industry to drive positive change!

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Marine Geotechnical Engineer

at WSP Australia Pty Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Deliver end-to-end marine investigations across ports and coasts
Lead offshore operations, contractors, and regulatory approvals
Interpret data and inform design on major marine infrastructure

Deliver end-to-end marine investigations across ports and coasts
Lead offshore operations, contractors, and regulatory approvals
Interpret data and inform design on major marine infrastructure

Lead complex offshore investigations and shape marine infrastructure outcomes across major port and coastal projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Marine Engineer (MED 1)

at Tassal Operations Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Broome, Broome & Kimberley WA

High performing, purpose driven team, with great support networks
4 weeks on/4 weeks off with travel assistance included
Long term job security with a supportive and tight knit team

High performing, purpose driven team, with great support networks
4 weeks on/4 weeks off with travel assistance included
Long term job security with a supportive and tight knit team

Work 6 months a year on this 4 week on/off roster in a part of the world people pay top dollar to visit!

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager, Coasts

at Department for Environment and Water

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

SM1, $139,538 p.a. / SM2 $148,683 p.a.

Shape SA's coastal strategy, policy, reform initiatives & conservation outcomes
Lead the protection of SA's spectacular beaches and coasts
Drive innovation and high performance with a professional team

Shape SA's coastal strategy, policy, reform initiatives & conservation outcomes
Lead the protection of SA's spectacular beaches and coasts
Drive innovation and high performance with a professional team

A unique opportunity to lead the stewardship of South Australia's coastline at a strategic level.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Marine Program Coordinator

at Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Exmouth, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

$105,167 - $114,938 p.a. + Allowances

Lead delivery of Exmouth’s regional marine works program
Work in an organisation that is contributing to environmental outcomes.
Based in Exmouth, Western Australia

Lead delivery of Exmouth’s regional marine works program
Work in an organisation that is contributing to environmental outcomes.
Based in Exmouth, Western Australia

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the team at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Aquaculture Technician

at Mainstream Aquaculture

This is a Full time job

Werribee, Melbourne VIC

Starting at $26.40+ per hour

Key responsibilities include conducting routine tests on water quality, environmental conditions, feeding, chilled packing and processing.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Water Monitoring Field Officer / Hydrographer - Deniliquin

at WaterNSW

This is a Full time job

Deniliquin, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

$78,968 base + super

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative & diverse team
Grow your career in environmental & water management
Full training and mentoring provided

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative & diverse team
Grow your career in environmental & water management
Full training and mentoring provided

Grow your career in water monitoring & environmental management

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Geophysicist - Onshore & Offshore

at Staff-Net

This is a Full time job

Fremantle, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$130,000 – $145,000 per year

Multi - national organisation with year-on-year growth
Metro based in refurbished Fremantle office with some offshore work
Relaxed office environment, flexible start/end times, partial WFH opportunities.

Multi - national organisation with year-on-year growth
Metro based in refurbished Fremantle office with some offshore work
Relaxed office environment, flexible start/end times, partial WFH opportunities.

Senior Geophysicist with at least 2 to 5 years' experience working in a similar role.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Leader Coastal Planning

at Department for Environment and Water

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

$118,601 min to $129,116 max, p.a.

Shape SA's coastal areas
Drive economic and environmental resilience through evidence-based leadership
Lead a high-performing team delivering impactful outcomes for SA's coasts

Shape SA's coastal areas
Drive economic and environmental resilience through evidence-based leadership
Lead a high-performing team delivering impactful outcomes for SA's coasts

Lead a team shaping coastal and River Murray planning in SA - advise, assess, and influence development and system improvements

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Geomatics Surveyor

at DOF

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Global Company with State-of-the-art Vessels
Great Opportunity for developing your career in the offshore industry
Great company culture and working environment

Global Company with State-of-the-art Vessels
Great Opportunity for developing your career in the offshore industry
Great company culture and working environment

DOF is a leading offshore services company with over four decades of experience delivering integrated subsea and marine solutions.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

23d ago

Listed ten days ago

Environmental Technician

at NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water

This is a Full time job

Lidcombe, Sydney NSW

$94423 to $105016 + superannuation

Talent Pool opportunity to be considered for upcoming temp and ongoing roles
Office location - Broken Hill or Lidcombe
The role includes both office-based and field-based work, may require travel

Talent Pool opportunity to be considered for upcoming temp and ongoing roles
Office location - Broken Hill or Lidcombe
The role includes both office-based and field-based work, may require travel

We are looking for an Assistant Scientist to use their science skills to help care for waterways, wetlands and the natural environment across NSW.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Water Engineer

at Umwelt Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
Clear career pathways with genuine opportunities for growth and advancement
Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
Clear career pathways with genuine opportunities for growth and advancement
Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

Join Umwelt in Brisbane as a Water Engineer, delivering surface and groundwater projects across key sectors with meaningful impact.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Surveyor

at DOF

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Work in a team committed to safety, well-being & innovation
Enjoy flexible working arrangements including two WFH days or a 9-day fortnight
Varied projects available - no two days the same

Work in a team committed to safety, well-being & innovation
Enjoy flexible working arrangements including two WFH days or a 9-day fortnight
Varied projects available - no two days the same

Take the next step in your career with a leading offshore services organisation delivering cutting-edge surveying projects across the APAC region.

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Engineer - Maritime Structures

at Consult Marine

This is a Full time job

Leichhardt, Sydney NSW

Work on a wide range of projects.
Work with a high performing team that knows how to have fun.
Enjoy work life balance in an business that truly values you and your effort.

Work on a wide range of projects.
Work with a high performing team that knows how to have fun.
Enjoy work life balance in an business that truly values you and your effort.

Engineer in Maritime Structures role in a dynamic and young team. The perfect fit for someone looking to take their next career step.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Ecologist

at Sequana

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Deliver meaningful biodiversity outcomes on complex projects.
Grow your career in a key technical ecology role within a collaborative team.
Gain diverse ecology project exprience and develop specialist skills.

Deliver meaningful biodiversity outcomes on complex projects.
Grow your career in a key technical ecology role within a collaborative team.
Gain diverse ecology project exprience and develop specialist skills.

Join a leading consultancy as an Ecologist delivering biodiversity outcomes, technical expertise, and environmental solutions across diverse projects.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Surveyor

at Elite Survey

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Long term project security
landmark infrastructure
work with the best

Long term project security
landmark infrastructure
work with the best

Shape Sydney's landmark infrastructure — marine, roads, structures and utilities — with multi-year project security.

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Technical Officer

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$ 90,821 - $ 98,369 p.a + up to 17% super

Work and life balance with 5 weeks annual leave
Flexible working options and a supportive work environment
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper

Work and life balance with 5 weeks annual leave
Flexible working options and a supportive work environment
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper

Contribute to the achievement of project and research outcomes within the Isotropics Geochemistry Laboratory.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago

Listed nine days ago

Environmental Scientist

at Mine Earth

This is a Full time job

O'Connor, Perth WA

Build real-world skills on meaningful mine closure projects
Learn from industry experts in a collaborative team
Diverse field, data and reporting work to grow your career

Build real-world skills on meaningful mine closure projects
Learn from industry experts in a collaborative team
Diverse field, data and reporting work to grow your career

Kick-start your career in mine closure. Deliver real environmental outcomes while learning from industry leaders on diverse, hands-on projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Waterway Engineer

at The City of Coffs Harbour

This is a Full time job

Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW

This is a unique opportunity where your technical experience can shape the future of our city’s waterways and floodplains.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Hydrogeologist

at CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Salary packaging options + lifestyle benefits

Join Australia's largest magnetite mining operation
Permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO Perth to Cape Preston
Long-life operation with real scale, complexity, and technical depth

Join Australia's largest magnetite mining operation
Permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO Perth to Cape Preston
Long-life operation with real scale, complexity, and technical depth

Lead advanced groundwater modelling and dewatering strategies to support our large-scale mining operation

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

29d ago

Listed two days ago

Post-doc Researcher, Underwater Vehicle Hydrodynamics Maneuvering and Resistance

at University of Tasmania

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation

Deliver CFD simulations to analyse underwater vehicle performance
Access to world-class facilities at DSTG Fishermans Bend and the AMC
Full time and Fixed-Term (2 years) based in VIC with regular travel to Tasmania

Deliver CFD simulations to analyse underwater vehicle performance
Access to world-class facilities at DSTG Fishermans Bend and the AMC
Full time and Fixed-Term (2 years) based in VIC with regular travel to Tasmania

Shape the future of underwater vehicle design in this unique postdoctoral opportunity

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

QHSE Advisor Marine

at EGS Survey Pty Ltd (EGS Australia)

This is a Full time job

Fremantle, Perth WA

$105,000 – $125,000 per year

QHSE Advisor Marine, Fremantle, Mon–Fri. Support QHSE team across marine&survey ops. Open to experienced marine operators with strong QHSE $105–25K.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

18d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Surveyor

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$102,817 to $111,975 p.a.

Permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours p/w with flexible arranegments
Competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave and 12.75% superannuation
Learning and development opportunities to grow your career path

Permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours p/w with flexible arranegments
Competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave and 12.75% superannuation
Learning and development opportunities to grow your career path

Join TMR as a PO3 Surveyor in Townsville! Manage projects, shape infrastructure, and make a difference in Queensland. Apply now!

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

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