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Restoration Project Manager, Training and Capacity Lead
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Operations
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 122,283-134,056 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
We are seeking an experienced project coordinator / manager with a tertiary research background in restoration science to oversee the delivery multiple concurrent research proposals and projects. This role involves working closely with the Program Director, Research Team and Project Leads to coordinate project goals and milestone development and delivery to develop synergies across the project portfolio. The role will also involve an on-the-ground training and capacity building in restoration science principles and methods and prepare scientific outputs such as presentation, papers and reports.
Using your subject matter expertise, you will contribute to:
- Facilitating collaboration and communication across research teams, industry and partner organisations;
- Managing the end-to-end delivery of projects, including contract development, milestone tracking, deliverables reporting and collaboration management;
- Taking responsibility for on-the-ground engagement, training and capacity building for projects;
- Supporting Research Team and Project Leaders in adopting project management system and associated processes, providing training and guidance as needed;
- Developing master schedules, monitoring progress and reporting across the program, ensuring program performance metrics are tracked and ad-hoc project queries can be answered; and
- Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and industry partners to support project success.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be a people’s person and thrive on providing solutions. You must have strong organisational, communication and project management skills, coupled with a proven scientific track record in marine ecology or restoration, and a master’s degree or PhD in that field. You will be an experienced project manager, confident and tested at simultaneously planning, scheduling and delivering large research projects or collaborative programs at national and international levels. Ideally you will be experienced in using Microsoft Teams, Project or similar project management tools to support your work.
Success in this role requires a strong understanding of biological processes, experimental design and project integration and delivery alongside strong systems thinking, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complexity. Advanced field and boating skills to support or lead field teams in remote locations is essential, including the ability to manage field based public engagements.
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 ($122,283 to $134,056 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 2-year Temporary (Labour hire) 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)
- 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 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 for addressing Selection Criteria is available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.
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.
Position enquiries can be directed to Line Bay, Research Program Director - Program 10 at l.bay@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: MONDAY, 01 DECEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22023 Candidate Information Pack.pdf