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Experimental Research Technicians - Conservation Aquaculture x 3; Experimental Scientist - Conservation Aquaculture; and Field Technical Officer
Australian Institute of Marine Science
People & HR, IT
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 76,454-95,846 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
The Coral Reproduction & Aquaculture team is focussed on understanding the reproductive biology of corals and to develop methods for upscaled aquaculture production of corals for restoration and adaptation. We have a number of opportunities to join their team in Townsville as outlined below:
- Experimental Research Technician - Conservation Aquaculture x 3
- AIMS AOF Level 3 Enhanced (3.1-3.9) salary ($76,454 to $95,846 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 2-year Fixed Term opportunity
As an Experimental Research Technician at AIMS you will be a technical expert in the Conservation Aquaculture (CA) methods that were developed in RRAP and that are needed to deliver the Pilot Deployment Program (PDP). This role is essential to the success of facility-based operations, including the production of coral seeding units through ex situ coral spawning and the Conservation Aquaculture (CA) workflow, and transferring of knowledge and capability, and the implementation of AIMS technologies, to industry and traditional owner groups.
- Experimental Scientist - Conservation Aquaculture
- AIMS AOF Level 4 salary ($97,503 to $110,957 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, Permanent opportunity
As an Experimental Scientist at AIMS you will possess scientific capabilities for executing aquaculture related research projects in a facility-based context, as well as contribute to field deployments of aquaculture corals. In this role you will be experienced with the concepts of upscaled aquaculture systems for Conservation Aquaculture of corals and will contribute to designing experimental research and collecting data across the PDP, RRAP, SECORE projects and future Conservation Aquaculture and restoration projects, and may supervise and lead a team of junior technicians in the team.
- Field Technical Officer
- AIMS AOF Level 3 Enhanced (3.1-3.9) salary ($76,454 to $95,846 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, Permanent opportunity
As a Field Technical Officer at AIMS you will provide high quality technical assistance to support field-based experiments and spend significant time in the field every year and will lead staff and visitors on field cruises. Other responsibilities of this role will include data collection and management, data analyses, and project logistical support.
Further information about these exciting and challenging opportunities is outlined in the Candidate Information Packs which are available below.
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:
If, after reviewing the position descriptions, 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.
Submitting your application:
Through the application process you will be able to select the position/s you are interested in applying for. We do ask that you address the relevant selection criteria for each position you are interested in applying for, and include within one overall document to upload. 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.
Position enquiries can be directed to Muhammad Abdul Wahab, Research Team Leader - Coral Reproduction and Aquaculture at m.abdulwahab@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- Experimental Research Technicians - Candidate Information Pack.pdf
- Experimental Scientist - Conservation Aquaculture - Candidate Information Pack.pdf
- Field Technical Officer - Candidate Information Pack.pdf