Job Description

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 contemporary research vessels.

About this exciting opportunity

Our Experimental Research Technician's play a vital role in supporting high-quality marine research by providing technical expertise across a wide range of experimental activities. These opportunities involve assisting with coral propagation, larval rearing, and the husbandry of coral and other marine species, while ensuring experimental aquarium systems are properly set up, maintained, and operated. The technicians also contribute to experimental design and implementation by collecting and managing samples, acquiring accurate data, performing laboratory analyses, and maintaining organised data records to support research outcomes.

About the Employer

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.

About the Candidate





Our ideal candidates hold tertiary qualifications in Marine Science, Aquaculture, or a related discipline, or possesses equivalent industry experience in marine research or aquaculture. You will have demonstrated experience generating high-quality scientific data using a range of techniques, including physiological, biochemical, microbial, genetic, histological, and image-based methods. You will be skilled in setting up and maintaining aquarium-based experiments, collecting and curating biological samples, and managing research data with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience breeding and maintaining corals or related marine species under both aquarium and field conditions, together with the ability to identify key coral species of the Great Barrier Reef, would be highly valued.

Work Environment

AIMS AOF Level 3 Enhanced salary ($79,053 to $99,105 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuationFull-time, Temporary (Labour hire) opportunities x 2 (One 10-month opportunity to 30/06/2027 and one 1 year and 10-month chance to 30/06/2028)Located in Townsville (Qld)

- 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
- Employee Assistance Program

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.

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