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Benthic Research Technician
Perth, WA, Australia
Posted on Jul 15, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
As AIMS’ Benthic Research Technician, you will play a key role in contributing to the analysis, interpretation, and management of long-term coral reef monitoring data. Working closely with Research Scientists, you will undertake computer-based analysis of field-collected imagery to assess benthic community composition, support ecological analyses investigating patterns of coral community change, resilience, recovery, and connectivity, and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports and peer-reviewed publications.
This role also supports the management and quality assurance of ecological datasets, ensuring data are accurately processed, organised, and archived in accordance with established protocols. In addition, this position provides laboratory support for routine molecular workflows, including sample processing, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, amplicon purification, and library normalisation for sequencing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant tropical marine research while developing expertise in coral ecology, benthic image analysis, ecological data synthesis, and molecular laboratory techniques.
About you
You will hold a master’s degree or higher in Marine Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline, with demonstrated expertise in identifying benthic invertebrates from video and still-image datasets. You have the ability to identify Scleractinia corals to at least genus level, with species-level identification highly regarded.
You will bring practical field experience working on tropical reefs and are confident contributing to collaborative research projects through data analysis, including the preparation of data visualisations, spatial maps, and technical reports. Experience with bioinformatics software and molecular laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction and PCR protocols, will be highly valued.
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 Enhanced (3.1-3.9) salary ($79,503 to $99,105 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 1-year Temporary (Labour hire) Permanent opportunity
- Located in Perth (WA)
- 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements
- 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 James Gilmour, Research Team Leader - Seascape Health and Resilience at j.gilmour@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22090 Candidate Information Pack.pdf