Australian Institute of Marine Science
About this exciting opportunity
The RRAP Pilot Deployments Program are seeking an experienced Project Officer to join our team in a key role which supports the delivery of commercial arrangements with external participants in the upcoming RRAP PDP operations.
This role will support existing industry organisations including with tourism operators, marine contractors and others potentially new to the industry. Understanding and managing the risks to AIMS from these external engagements will be an important part of this role. This will be a broad role working on the following:
- Supporting the planning and contracting of third-party production and deployment suppliers, including monitoring progress and performance of the external participation,
- Embedding research requirements into deployment designs and contracts,
- Undertaking on-ground supervision of third-party production and deployment suppliers during spawning operations, and
- Supporting external parties with knowledge and information to lead to successful outcomes for coral deployment.
About you
To support your success in this role, you will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline. As well as substantial experience in a large complex research planning environment, with proven project delivery capabilities.
You will be a strong communicator who is has exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, coupled with well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Your experience will ensure that you are confident to work independently as well as in a broader team environment. A PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline 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 4 salary ($93,934 to $106,895 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, Fixed Term opportunity to 30 June 2028
- Located in Townsville or Brisbane (QUT), 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 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 Gibbs, Principal System Engineer at M.Gibbs@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 (11.45PM, AEST).
To apply for this job please visit careers.aims.gov.au.