SeaSim Aquarist x 3

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 these exciting opportunities

The Australian Institute of Marine Science's National Sea Simulator (SeaSim) is a world-class marine research aquarium facility for tropical marine organisms in which scientists can conduct cutting-edge research. Using SeaSim, Australian and international scientists can research the impact of complex environmental changes with large, long-term experiments in which they can manipulate key environmental factors. SeaSim provides fine control over environmental variables including light, temperature, acidity/pCO2, salinity, sedimentation and contaminants.

As a SeaSim Aquarist you will be involved in general cleaning, operation, optimisation, and maintenance of experimental aquarium systems and associated equipment within the Seawater Precinct. You will also facilitate both long- and short-term holdings of reef organisms by providing industry leading husbandry practices, including the production and provision of live feeds.

About you

Underpinning your suitability for these roles will be your bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Biology, Ecology or similar, along with your experience working with aquarium and/or aquaculture systems. You have experience in the husbandry and maintenance of coral reef associated organisms and you have a positive, can-do attitude which will contribute to the success of the team. Experience in the operation and maintenance of life-support system components such as wavemakers, LED lights, and foam fractionators is 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 (3.1-3.5) salary Join
• Full-time, 2 ½ years Fixed Term opportunity to 30 June 2028
• 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

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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 www.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.

Submitting your Application: Please ensure that you have your completed documents (selection criteria responses, resume and cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via our website www.aims.gov.au.

Position enquiries are to be directed to Florita Flores, SeaSim Research Aquarist at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST)

AIMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's first scientists. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and future, and the custodians of the land and sea Country on which we work.