About AIMS

The Australian Institute of Marine Science is Australia's tropical marine research agency.

We are a trusted advisor, a partner and employer of choice, and we value integrity, innovation, collaboration and respect. AIMS' research of Australia's tropical marine ecosystems guides their effective environmental management and contributes to our understanding of similar ecosystems around the world.

Our research seeks to deliver practical benefit to all Australians and supports the sustainable use of our tropical marine estate. Governments, reef managers, industry and the wider community look to our high-quality, long-term research for informed decisions about our iconic Great Barrier Reef, North-West Shelf, and Arafura and Timor Seas. AIMS expert teams at our locations in Townsville, Darwin and Perth have access to world-class infrastructure, unique datasets, cutting-edge laboratories, and a fleet of modern research vessels.

About this exciting opportunity

As our Risk Assessments Coordinator, you will lead the delivery and documentation of risk assessments across ecological, cultural, social, and regulatory dimensions, and contribute to project development, publications and policy briefs for AIMS and our partners. You will bring relevant scientific knowledge and expertise, and work with team members, other internal and external researchers/experts and stakeholders, contributing across the team's work and collaborations. This includes operational engagement with management agencies, strategic risk management input, generating research publications and improving the understanding of and risk assessment processes for priority interventions.

You will be part of a team that works on high-profile projects and programs including RRAP Research and Development, RRAP Pilot Deployments Program, and other projects and programs in Australia and overseas.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Coordinating and facilitating assessments (e.g. of coral reef intervention proposals), and developing and delivering collaborative projects.
• conducting and overseeing research (e.g. literature reviews and studies), synthesising science and expert input and producing outputs including scientific reports, talks and publications.
• developing and reviewing a broad range of content, preparing materials and delivering briefings.
• developing, coordinating and running workshops and facilitating processes (e.g. expert elicitation); and.
• undertaking cross-functional collaboration and liaison with science teams and external stakeholders.

About you

Underpinning your suitability for this role are your tertiary qualifications in a relevant scientific discipline (ideally including a PhD) paired with your strong leadership skills and ability to comprehend complex material across subject matter, and prepare high quality and effective writing, scientific reports and publications. You have extensive experience relevant to the complex risk assessments work, including ecological risk assessments and project management and coordination skills. Your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to maintain internal and external relationships and be an effective member of the team.

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 5 salary ($122,283 to $134,056 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.

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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 from our website aims.gov.au. If, after reviewing the position description and selection criteria 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 encourage you to make an application via our website.