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Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Sales & Business Development
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 100,818-114,730 / year
Posted on May 1, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships Team, this Indigenous Partnership Coordinator role will help implement the Indigenous Partnerships Plan, Policy and Protocols across the AIMS portfolio. The role will work with AIMS research staff and collaborators within partnerships such as the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP). The role will help establish meaningful marine science partnerships with Traditional Owners of sea country where AIMS and RRAP research takes place.
This position will coordinate a range of activities that assist AIMS staff and collaborators to engage and develop sound relationships with Traditional Owners, for 2‐way exchange of scientific and Traditional information about marine research. You will play a key role in ensuring that Traditional Owners understand and are fully informed about proposed research and assisting researchers to understand and respond to Traditional Owner concerns. Your project and time management skills will ensure you’re able to plan and undertake engagement activities with tight external deadlines, while also being sensitive and responsive to culturally appropriate protocols and practice.
About you
You will have achieved tertiary level qualifications (or equivalent experience) in marine science, marine science management, Indigenous science, social science or natural resource management. Your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry combined with knowledge of First Nations Sea Country issues and the evolving political, social and cultural context of First Nations issues in Australia, positions you well to authentically communicate with both Indigenous and non‐Indigenous audiences in a dignified and culturally sensitive manner, to present AIMS and RRAP information.
Your demonstrated effective cross-cultural communication, including using a range of genres to present sometimes complex information to diverse audiences, will enable you to identify areas of synergy between AIMS’ research interests and capacity, capability, and the science needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, as a basis for the co‐development of future collaborative projects to meet mutual scientific needs. Your exceptional time management skills will ensure your able to manage multiple completing deadlines, and work to tight timeframes.
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, 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
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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 Carl Grant, Senior Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator at c.grant@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: SUNDAY, 31 MAY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21752 Candidate Information Pack.pdf