SeaSim Research Technician

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Townsville, QLD, Australia
Posted 6+ months ago

SeaSim Research Technician

Townsville (QLD)
Posted 9 hours 48 min ago

Area

Technical Services

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Salary

AOF Level 3E salary ($70,822 to $88,786 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation

More Information

Closing Date

11/06/2024

About this exciting opportunity

Working in a world class experimental research aquarium facility for tropical marine organisms, you will be involved in cutting-edge research as you provide technical assistance to support the delivery of high-quality science for research projects conducted in the SeaSim.

Taking a hands-on approach to daily operations, you will play a key role in experimental support for research activities within the SeaSim which includes experimental setup, data acquisition and management, laboratory analysis, and experimental support by applying your knowledge of SeaSim experimental systems, methods, and instrumentation.

About you

Your experience working with corals (or related marine organisms) in the aquarium or field will be supported by your tertiary qualifications in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, or equivalent/relevant industry experience. You will be experienced in the set-up and maintenance of aquarium experiments, the collection and curation of experimental samples and data, and be capable of learning new instrumentation/methods to generate data using various approaches.

You will be capable of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a highly collaborative team environment and have great attention to detail. Experience in data analysis and visualisation and scientific writing would be 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 3E salary ($70,822 to $88,786 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation

  • Full-time, Permanent opportunity

  • Located in Townsville, Queensland. Commuter car arrangements to site available

  • 9-day fortnight

  • Flexible Work Arrangements considered (including tele-working where possible)

  • Generous leave provisions

  • Free onsite gym and optional Fitness passport

  • Relocation assistance available.

Please note:

  1. 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.
  2. AIMS strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Whilst it is not currently a mandatory requirement for this role, AIMS reserves the right to review its position and policy on mandatory vaccinations. It may therefore become a mandatory requirement for this role in the future.

Next step:

Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download below. If, after reviewing the position description, which is 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 would be very interested in hearing from you.

Below you will also find a link to our Recruitment Application Guide which details the necessity to submit your statements addressing your suitability against the selection criteria within the scope of the position description.

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 the "apply now" button below.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a personal outlook analysis questionnaire using the Birkman Method.

Position enquiries are to be directed to Dr. David Hughes (SeaSim Research Aquarist) at D.Hughes@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: TUESDAY, 11 JUNE 2024 (midnight, AEST).