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
Our Senior Physical Modeller/ Oceanographer position is responsible for strategizing, innovating, and delivering AIMS numerical modelling and oceanography research portfolio in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
You will lead the initiation, coordination and delivery of innovative scientific research in the field of ocean modelling and establish and maintain AIMS's reputation as a world leader through delivery of environmental and societal impact and sharing scientific learnings.
This role will provide leadership with a focus on motivation to engage, communication and relationship building in a Research Project Team environment, as well as engage with partners to design numerical modelling research which creates economic, social and environmental net benefit for marine industries and coastal communities along with conceptualising and implementing innovative ideas, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to position AIMS as a world leader in numerical modelling.
About you
You will hold a PhD coupled with a strong record in research excellence and academic achievement in the field of numerical ocean modelling or observational physical oceanography. You will bring a demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning to inform the development of strategic physical oceanography and cross disciplinary research plans and proposals that attract industry and government funding.
You will be an effective and approachable leader, experienced in developing skills and knowledge of others and fostering an atmosphere of positivity and creativity. You are familiar working with diverse groups (including industry, academia and government partners/stakeholders) and will have proven influencing, stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You have a desire and drive to facilitate people and projects beyond your immediate group.
Your experience in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects and an ability to deliver results will be highly regarded.
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 6 to 7 salary ($141,261 to $180,846 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
* Full-time, Permanent opportunity
* 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)
* 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 term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies. AIMS may be able to consider sponsorship for international applicants for this role, however, please note that visa processing times can impact the ability for AIMS to consider sponsorship for vacancies. AIMS must meet the requirements of the Department of Home Affairs immigration policies and processes, including the necessity to test the local labour market for suitable applicants. This includes international talent pool members who are Australian visa holders who have relevant working rights.
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 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
Position enquiries
are to be directed to Claire Streten, Research Program Director at
Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close:
SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY PM, 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.