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 exciting opportunity

The Data Governance Officer is responsible for applying practices, standards, principles, and methodologies to deliver fit-for-purpose advice and guidance to researchers along with handling internal and external data requests for AIMS research data in a prompt manner. As our Data Governance Officer you will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and apply innovation to achieve impact.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary, geographically diverse environment, and operate as an effective team member to increase the automated delivery of AIMS data applying FAIR and CARE data principles;
• work collaboratively with areas of the Institute to align and harmonise data governance and management with existing processes, such as information management; and
• use well-developed stakeholder engagement skills to build relationships with data stewards/Researchers.

About you

Underpinning your suitability for this role is your formal qualification in Science, Information Science, Information Technology or Engineering. You are experienced with metadata standards, such as ANZLIC II / ISO 19115/19139 / Dublin Core, for describing or cataloguing data and information assets. You are able to engage with stakeholders and provide guidance to data stewards to continually improve data provenance. You have demonstrated experience in the development of effective policy, training materials and resources. Experience with spatial mapping tooling like ArcGIS/QGIS and metadata entry systems is 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, Parental Leave Replacement Officer (Labour hire) opportunity to 30 June 2026
• 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 (in Townsville only)
• Employee Assistance Program

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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 David Crossman, Manager Digital Architecture / Enterprise Architect at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: SUNDAY, 27 APRIL 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.