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 Excellent 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

Join the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s Technology Transformation Engineering team as a Project Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in advancing the innovative ReefScan program and supporting critical reef monitoring outcomes. Working across ReefScan Surface and ReefScan Deep platforms, you will contribute to the development of end-to-end software and data processing workflows, from data capture in the field through to onboard AI-driven analysis and integration with the ReefCloud data visualisation system.

This hands-on role combines software engineering, systems integration and collaborative problem-solving to design, build, test and support robust technologies that operate in complex marine environments. You will work closely with researchers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver fit for purpose solutions, develop mobile and desktop applications, support engineering certification activities, and participate in field testing, including work at sea and on small vessels.



This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to cutting-edge marine technology that helps protect and monitor Australia's iconic reef ecosystems.

About you

Join the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s Technology Transformation Engineering team as a Project Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in advancing the innovative ReefScan program and supporting critical reef monitoring outcomes. Working across ReefScan Surface and ReefScan Deep platforms, you will contribute to the development of end-to-end software and data processing workflows, from data capture in the field through to onboard AI-driven analysis and integration with the ReefCloud data visualisation system.

This hands-on role combines software engineering, systems integration and collaborative problem-solving to design, build, test and support robust technologies that operate in complex marine environments. You will work closely with researchers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver fit for purpose solutions, develop mobile and desktop applications, support engineering certification activities, and participate in field testing, including work at sea and on small vessels. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to cutting-edge marine technology that helps protect and monitor Australia's iconic reef ecosystems.

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 5 salary ($126,440 to $138,614 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 19-month Temporary (Labour hire)



opportunity until 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 (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 Shaun Barlow, Technology Transformation Engineering Manager at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2026 (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.

📌 Project Software Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 Australian Institute of Marine Science
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