Field Operations Officer

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Operations

Townsville, QLD, Australia

AUD 100,818-114,730 / year

Posted on Apr 29, 2026

About this exciting opportunity

As a Field Operations Officer with AIMS’ you will support the safe delivery of field work programs and provide advice and support to field teams.

You will undertake a wide variety of tasks with varying degrees of technical complexity along with delivering inductions, presentations and discussions to varied audiences, and a nominal amount of field work.

This role will involve liaising with external organisations to ensure compliance of AIMS’ field trips in line with AIMS’ procedures and expectations, whilst identifying critical challenges and developing tailored solutions in a timely and satisfactorily manner.

About you

You will bring demonstrated practical knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth legislation, standards, and relevant guidance relating to occupational diving and vessel operations along with relevant qualifications. As a field operations officer, you will have practical experience with health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues and practices and demonstrated experience providing support to experimental work undertaken in the field (marine or land based) or at research facilities.

Our ideal applicant will hold the following qualifications:

  • ADAS Part 1 Diving Qualifications
  • AMSA Coxswain NC1 Qualifications

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 ($100,818 to $114,730 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Full-time, Fixed Term opportunity to 30 June 2028
  • 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

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 is available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.

Submitting your application:

Please ensure that you have your completed documents (resume and one-page 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 Mark Chinkin, Field Operations Coordinator at m.chinkin@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).



Attachments:
- 21703 Candidate Information Pack.pdf

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