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Decision Systems Modeller
Canberra, Australia · Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 100,818-114,730 / year
Posted on Jun 30, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
AIMS’ Decision Systems Modeller is responsible for maintaining and developing quantitative Decision Support tools that assist with complex decision-making across a variety of applications, including marine ecosystem management, operations research, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge elicitation. This role involves designing and improving mathematical models that provide reliable insights to support planning, analysis, and informed decision-making in challenging and dynamic environments.
You will work collaboratively with experts from diverse disciplines, such as oceanography, ecotoxicology, statistics, geographic information systems (GIS), software engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
About you
You will hold a PhD or Masters level qualification in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research or other relevant field, with a working understanding of software design and development and how these complement modelling practices.
Our ideal candidate is a motivated and self-driven professional with experience in mathematical modelling with an interest in the intersection of open science, software development, and scientific modelling for decision support. You will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills which will see you succeed with integrating knowledge across a range of fields and delivering effective decision support solutions.
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, 2-year Temporary (Labour hire) opportunity
- Located in Townsville (Qld) 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)
- 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 are 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 Takuya Iwanaga, Senior Research Scientist - Environmental Decision Science at t.iwanaga@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 08 JULY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22087 Candidate Information Pack.pdf