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Transport and Operations Support Officer
Operations, Customer Service · Full-time
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 79,053-99,105 / year
Posted on Oct 22, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
As our Transport and Operations Support Officer, you will provide both operational and technical support for AIMS’ research related activities through the provision of basic maintenance and care of AIMS’ operational assets including small vessels, trailers and vehicles, as well as electronic equipment databases and service records. AIMS provides transport for its staff between Townsville and Cape Ferguson to attend work, and a key component of your role will be to support fleet maintenance, logistics and commuter car management across the AIMS Townsville site.
A broad and busy role that works with a number of staff across AIMS and external parties, you will support maintenance and care of AIMS’s operational assets, maintenance of electronic equipment databases and service records, coordinate external servicing of equipment, and assist in the delivery of Marine Operations teams tasks. You will have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork activities as required.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for this position will be your experience in the transport industry, you will be familiar with maintenance requirements and experienced in organising or assisting with the logistics of transport operations. The successful applicant is expected to have:
- Experience working as an integral member of a small team, you operate with a high level of autonomy, remain calm under pressure, and are comfortable handling fluctuating workloads,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you’ll be familiar engaging effectively with industry and contractors in your daily work,
- Experience maintaining an asset management database and scheduled maintenance programs, and
- MR Drivers Licence, LF High risk work licence, and experience maintaining vehicles or machinery would be highly desirable.
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 salary ($79,053 to $99,105 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
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, 28 OCTOBER 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21654 Candidate Information Pack.pdf