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Pilot Deployment Program (PDP) Coral Aquaculture Assistants x 20
People & HR
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 41.1-48.96 / hour
Posted on Sep 15, 2026
About these exciting opportunities
We are seeking a number of passionate individuals to join our Coral Reproduction and Aquaculture team and assist with the production of coral seeding devices for reef restoration purposes. We are engaging casual staff to support periods of work to meet a number of activities that will occur between 26 October 2026 to 12 February 2027. These roles will support a range of activities associated with coral spawning, larval rearing, settlement, grow-out, seeding device assembly (robotic-assisted production and manual assembly) and preparation of coral seeding devices for transport and deployment.
Working under the direction of senior technicians, these will be hands on positions where you can expect to be:
- Undertaking maintenance and cleaning of aquaculture tanks and associated equipment
- Assisting with coral husbandry, larval cultures, settlement and post-settlement care of corals
- Preparing, handling and organizing of settlement substrates
- Providing support for the manual assembly of coral seeding devices
- Supporting and operating the robotic device assembly machine, including loading and unloading of coral trays and seeding devices
- Visually inspecting, selecting and identifying live coral recruits
- Moving of settlement trays and coral seeding devices between settlement tanks, imaging systems, machine assembly, holding tanks and transport bins
- Assisting with the preparation, loading and transportation of seeding devices
About you
Ideally you will be studying or have interest in marine biology or aquaculture and apply your learned knowledge to the tasks assigned. You will have experience with and ability to accurately follow pre-determined protocols to the highest standard, while identifying anomalies and creating accurate records and reports. You will have great attention to detail in your work. You show initiative in your work and have the ability to work and communicate efficiently with team members to ensure timely completion of allocated tasks and activities.
Experience in the husbandry and maintenance of coral reef associated organisms and/or aquaculture systems would be highly advantageous.
A small group will need to commence late October, with the majority of staff needing to commence during mid-November to early December. It is important that you will be available during periods with high workloads for our team occurring from 18 November to 16 December 2026 and 4 January to 5 February 2027.
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 2 salary ($41.10 to $48.96 per hour), inclusive of 25% casual loading
- Casual (Labour Hire) opportunity to 12 February 2027 (up to 45 days)
- Located in Townsville (Qld)
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site
- Employee Assistance Program
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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. Please review the Department of Home Affairs page for information, we cannot provide advice on suitable visa's etc.
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 on 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 Lone Hoj, Senior Research Scientist at L.Hoj@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: SUNDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21991 Candidate Information Pack.pdf