About AIMS

The Australian Institute of Marine Science is Australia’s tropical marine research agency.

We are a trusted advisor, a partner and employer of choice, and we value integrity, innovation, collaboration and respect. AIMS’ research of Australia’s tropical marine ecosystems guides their effective environmental management and contributes to our understanding of similar ecosystems around the world.

Our research seeks to deliver practical benefit to all Australians and supports the sustainable use of our tropical marine estate. Governments, reef managers, industry and the wider community look to our high-quality, long-term research for informed decisions about our iconic Great Barrier Reef, North-West Shelf, and Arafura and Timor Seas. AIMS expert teams at our locations in Townsville, Darwin and Perth have access to world-class infrastructure, unique datasets, cutting-edge laboratories, and a fleet of modern research vessels.

About this opportunity

The RRAP Pilot Deployments Program are seeking an experienced Project Officer to join our team in a key role which supports the delivery of commercial arrangements with external participants in the upcoming RRAP PDP operations.

This role will support existing industry organisations including with tourism operators, marine contractors and others potentially new to the industry. Understanding and managing the risks to AIMS from these external engagements will be an important part of this role. This will be a broad role working on the following:

• Supporting the planning and contracting of third-party production and deployment suppliers, including monitoring progress and performance of the external participation,
• Embedding research requirements into deployment designs and contracts,
• Undertaking on-ground supervision of third-party production and deployment suppliers during spawning operations, and
• Supporting external parties with knowledge and information to lead to successful outcomes for coral deployment.

About you

To support your success in this role, you will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline. As well as substantial experience in a large complex research planning environment, with proven project delivery capabilities.

You will be a strong communicator who is has exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, coupled with well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Your experience will ensure that you are confident to work independently as well as in a broader team environment. A PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline would be highly desirable.

Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions. In line with our Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:

• AIMS AOF Level 4 salary ($93,934 to $106,895 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Full-time, Fixed Term opportunity to 30 June 2028
• Located in Townsville Qld
• 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
• Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
• Generous and supportive leave entitlements
• Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gyms
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance available

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Please note: Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies.

Next Step

Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download from our website www.aims.gov.au. If, after reviewing the position description and selection criteria included in the Candidate Information Pack, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we encourage you to make an application via our website.

Submitting your Application: Please ensure that you have your completed documents (selection criteria responses, resume and cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via our website www.aims.gov.au.

Position enquiries are to be directed to Mark Gibbs, Principal System Engineer at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: SUNDAY, 23 MARCH 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).

AIMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's first scientists. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and future, and the custodians of the land and sea Country on which we work.