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SeaSim Senior Technical Officer x 2
Australian Institute of Marine Science
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Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 97,503-110,957 / year
Posted on Dec 18, 2025
About these exciting opportunities
As a SeaSim Senior Technical Officer you will play a key role in the AIMS National Sea Simulator (SeaSim) team where you will prove essential support for research activities. The Senior Technical Officer positions assist with the development, operation, and maintenance of aquarium systems used for experimentation, holding, propagation, and breeding of marine organisms for research projects conducted within SeaSim.
You will provide leadership and supervision to SeaSim Technical Officers, oversee the development of documentation for systems and processes and manage the operation, optimisation, and maintenance of project-specific life support systems.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for these roles will be your extensive experience in transforming research concepts into fully implemented solutions, including designing, procuring, constructing, commissioning, operating, monitoring, and optimising life support systems within the aquaculture or aquarium industry.
You will have advanced technical knowledge of operational requirements, including the maintenance of systems for marine species in captivity coupled with a proven ability and willingness to share information and provide clear instructions to support the development of less experienced team members.
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 4 salary ($97,503 to $110,957 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, Permanent 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)
- 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.
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 Ben Lawes, National Sea Simulator Operations Manager at b.lawes@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21127 21019 Candidate Information Pack.pdf