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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join AIMS’ in-house Legal and Risk Services Team in a position that offers excellent flexibility and the opportunity to focus on purpose-driven work with an environmental focus.

This is a rare opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organisation where your legal work will make a tangible difference to protecting our precious marine environments for future generations, working alongside world-leading scientists and researchers and assisting with the development of cutting-edge technology.

This award-winning legal team is unique in its innovative approach to the delivery of legal services and its demonstrated commitment to workplace flexibility. Applicants are welcomed on a part-time, full-time or job-share basis, and other flexible working proposals will be considered.

The team is committed to professional development of its lawyers and providing opportunities to expand your expertise well beyond black letter law and contractual advice. The team is always looking to improve its services and welcomes creative and innovative thinkers who never stop asking how the status quo could be improved and then make change happen.

About you

You will be a collaborative communicator who gives clear and practical advice on legal issues. You will bring an adaptable, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. You will connect with colleagues, learn quickly and become a valued business partner within AIMS.

If you feel you don’t quite have all the experience we are looking for, we still want to hear from you. In this role we are open to developing your legal experience within AIMS.

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 or 5 salary ($97,503 to $134,056 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Full-time or Part-time Permanent opportunity
• Located in Townsville (Qld) or Perth (WA)
• 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)
• 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 Andrew Paloni, Managing Counsel at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: MONDAY, 16 JUNE 2025

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.