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Pilot Deployment Program Coral Aquaculture Assistants x 15
Australian Institute of Marine Science
People & HR
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 39.75-47.35 / hour
Posted on Sep 22, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
We are seeking a number of passionate individuals to join our Coral Reproduction and Aquaculture team and assist with the production of coral seeding devices for reef restoration purposes. We are engaging casual staff to support periods of work to meet a number of activities that will occur between 27 October 2025 to 31 January 2026.
Working under the direction of senior technicians, these will be hands on positions where you can expect to be:
- Undertaking maintenance and cleaning of aquaculture tanks and associated equipment
- Assisting with coral husbandry and settlement of corals
- Providing support for the assembly of coral seeding devices
- Assisting with the loading and transportation of seeding devices
About you
Ideally you will be studying or have interest in marine biology or aquaculture and apply your learned knowledge to the tasks assigned. You will have experience with and ability to accurately follow pre-determined protocols to the highest standard, while identifying anomalies and creating accurate records and reports. You will have great attention to detail in your work. You show initiative in your work and have the ability to work and communicate efficiently with team members to ensure timely completion of allocated tasks and activities.
Experience in the husbandry and maintenance of coral reef associated organisms and/or aquaculture systems would be highly advantageous.
A small group will need to commence in October, with the majority of staff needing to commence during mid-November to early December. It is important that you will be available during periods with high workloads for our team occurring in December 2025 and/or in January 2026.
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 2 salary ($39.75 to $47.35 per hour), inclusive of 25% casual loading
- Casual (Labour Hire) opportunity to 31 January 2026 (up to 30 days)
- Located in Townsville (Qld)
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
- Employee Assistance Program
Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS.
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 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.
Further information on the application process and tips is available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.
Submitting your application:
Please ensure that you have your completed documents (resume and one-page 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.
Position enquiries can be directed to Lone Hoj, Senior Research Scientist at L.Hoj@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: SUNDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21911 Candidate Information Pack.pdf