Pdp Next Generation Tools For Coral Monitoring Technician

PDP Next Generation Tools for Coral Monitoring Technician

88,578 to $95,846 per annum plus 15.4% super

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 Pilot Deployment Program (PDP) Next Generation Tools for Coral Monitoring Technician you will be required to support method development and semi-automated data production, including AI-classifiers. Specifically, this role will lead one (1) publication, and accelerate the production, QCQA, and maintenance of high-quality datasets to support several team objectives in the operationalisation of monitoring restoration interventions.

This role is critical in supporting benthic data production, quality control, and assurance following FAIR data principles along with monitoring method development and automation across the Pilot Deployment Program including in the field.

About you

You will hold a master's degree or higher in Marine Biology, Coral Reef Ecology, or a related discipline with considerable applied knowledge of ecological monitoring, statistics, and environmental principles and processes. You will have the ability to demonstrate experience in AI application to data extraction from coral reef images coupled with skills and passion in development and testing of training data sets for optimizing workflow.

Our ideal applicant will have previous experience working with photogrammetry equipment and hold current required field qualifications (i.e., SCUBA diving, boat driving, first aid).

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 (Bands 6 to 9) salary ($88,578 to $95,846 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Full-time, Temporary (Labour hire) opportunity up 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 supportiveleave entitlements
• Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)

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 Renata Ferrari Legorreta, Ecological Risk Modeller at . Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close : SUNDAY, 03 AUGUST 2025 (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.

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The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is Australia's premiere tropical marine research agency.

We play a pivotal role in providing large-scale, long-term and world-class research that helps governments, industry and the wider community to make informed decisions about the management of Australia's marine estate.

Our commitment

To undertake research that addresses real needs and provides impartial, authoritative advice, and that supports both the protection and sustainable use of our marine heritage, now and into the future.

How are we doing this?

We are achieving this through innovative scientific and technological research, and with the help of our people, industry and research partnerships, infrastructure, and comprehensive data sets.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is Australia's premiere tropical marine research agency.

We play a pivotal role in providing large-scale, long-term and world-class research that helps governments, industry and the wider community to make informed decisions about the management of Australia's marine estate.

Our commitment

To undertake research that addresses real needs and provides impartial, authoritative advice, and that supports both the protection and sustainable use of our marine heritage, now and into the future.

How are we doing this?

We are achieving this through innovative scientific and technological research, and with the help of our people, industry and research partnerships, infrastructure, and comprehensive data sets.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

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