Culture Development Officer - SeaSim

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Australian Institute of Marine Science

People & HR
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 76,454-86,147 / year
Posted on Dec 8, 2025

About this exciting opportunity

As a Culture Development Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting SeaSim employees’ professional growth by assisting with AIMS efforts to foster a positive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture. In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and administering cultural initiatives, leadership development programs, and employee engagement strategies in the SeaSim.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Providing on the job assistance to staff to assist with completion of required training as required;
  • Coordinating workshops and feedback to generate content to inform the SeaSim Team Conduct Charter;
  • Assisting in the development of a clear, actionable cultural strategy with measurable outcomes; and
  • Working with various members of the Safety team to contribute to reviewing and refining onboarding processes to ensure they are comprehensive, fit for purpose, and reflective of actual work done in SeaSim.

About you

Underpinning your suitability for this role will be your Tertiary qualification such as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Human Resource Management, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or Communication or similar. You have experience in in Organisational Development, Workplace Training, Human Resources, change management, employee engagement, workplace culture or facilitation roles and have the ability to facilitate and conduct face to face and online workshops and coordinate feedback to support and deliver cultural improvement actions.

Your excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects within specific timeframes paired with your strong written and verbal communication skills will allow you to be successful in this role. You have the ability to listen, persuade and influence. Your willingness to work in both operational and corporate environments and experience working in or on cultural improvement programs 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 3 (3.1-3.5) salary ($76,454 to $86,147 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Full-time, 1-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

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 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 Cloda O'Loughlin, Organisation Development Advisor at c.oloughlin@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: MONDAY, 05 JANUARY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).



Attachments:
- 21994 Candidate Information Pack.pdf