SeaSim Instrumentation Officer

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 AIMS’ SeaSim Instrumentation Officer you will lead a small team and contribute to the delivery of the SeaSim instrumentation quality program. This role is responsible for the application and continuous improvement of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) practices across the lifecycle of instrumentation systems along with the operational delivery and continuous improvement of instrumentation and control capabilities within the SeaSim Precinct through the application of technical expertise, effective maintenance practices, and accurate data management.

You will support daily operations, experimental instrumentation setup including commissioning, integration, and improvement of control systems. This role is required to participate in rostered and out of hours support and provide troubleshooting, resolving instrumentation faults and assisting with data analysis to support system and experimental performance.

About you

You will hold a formal qualification in Instrumentation, Control, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience, coupled with a Current Queensland Electrical Licence. You will bring demonstrated experience in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation associated with control systems including a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex faults in instrumentation, control systems, and associated electronic hardware.

Our ideal applicant will demonstrate practical experience in water treatment plant operations, including reverse osmosis (RO) systems and associated instrumentation, aquarium and water filtration systems along with knowledge of Industrial communications protocols such as, Profibus, Profinet and Modbus, including installation, maintenance, and diagnostics of networks.

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 ($100,818 to $114,730 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 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 Steven Green, Senior Controls and Electrical Technician at ***email_hidden***. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: SUNDAY, 12 JULY 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.