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Research Scientist - Reef Intervention Assessments
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Canberra, Australia · Darwin, NT, Australia · Townsville, QLD, Australia · Perth, WA, Australia
AUD 122,283-134,056 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
You will work in high-profile projects and programs researching and investigating innovative solutions to help support the resilience of coral reefs and marine ecosystems, and advance the scientific understanding of active interventions and their associated risks and benefits. As our Research Scientist - Reef Intervention Assessments, you will lead the delivery and documentation of risk assessments across ecological, cultural, social, and regulatory dimensions, and contribute to science, project development, publications and policy briefs for AIMS and our partners. You will bring relevant marine scientific knowledge and expertise, and work with team members, other internal and external researchers/experts and stakeholders, contributing across the team’s work and collaborations. This includes operational engagement with management agencies, strategic risk management input, generating research publications and improving the understanding of and risk assessment processes for priority interventions.
You will be part of a team that works on high-profile projects and programs including RRAP Research and Development, RRAP Pilot Deployments Program, and other projects and programs in Australia and overseas.
Key responsibilities of this AIMS research scientist role include:
- Coordinating and facilitating assessments (e.g. of coral reef intervention proposals), and developing and delivering collaborative projects;
- conducting and overseeing research (e.g. literature reviews and studies), synthesising science and expert input and producing outputs including scientific reports, talks and publications;
- developing and reviewing a broad range of content, preparing materials and delivering briefings;
- developing, coordinating and running workshops and facilitating processes (e.g. expert elicitation); and
- undertaking cross-functional collaboration and liaison with science teams and external stakeholders.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for this role are your tertiary qualifications in a relevant scientific discipline (ideally including a PhD in a field of marine science) paired with your strong leadership skills and ability to comprehend complex material across subject matter, undertake science-rich assessments and prepare high quality and effective writing, scientific reports and publications. You bring well-developed knowledge of coral reef interventions, and the underpinning science and technologies, and the science, management and policy challenges for tropical marine systems. You have excellent project management and coordination skills. Your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to maintain internal and external relationships and be an effective member of the team.
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, Permanent opportunity
- Located in Townsville (QLD), Darwin (NT), Perth (WA) or Canberra (ACT)
- 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
Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS.
NB: 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 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.
Recruitment Contact: Interested persons are encouraged to get in touch to discuss this opportunity. Position enquiries can be directed to Dr Rachel Pears, Intervention Risk Team Leader and Risk Management Coordinator at r.pears@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: SUNDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21980 Candidate Information Pack.pdf