Manager - Marine Research Aquarium

APS 6 - $95,438 - $108,360
- Australian Antarctic
- Kingston, TAS
- Support science to understand and protect Southern Ocean ecosystems.
- Give operational leadership of the unique Antarctic marine research aquarium.
- Work at sea on one of the most advanced research vessels in the world.

**Who we are**

The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. These goals are to:

- Maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it.
- Protect the Antarctic environment.
- Understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system.
- Undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance.

The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

The Assets and Technology (A&T) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the AAP. A&T Branch activities range from the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment through to the design, manufacture, testing, operation and procurement of advanced scientific equipment and systems. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes.

The Capabilities and Facilities section supports Southern Ocean and Antarctic research in the fields of aquaria, labs, engineering and marine science. Our diverse team manages lab facilities and samples stores both on station and at AAD headquarters, marine science assets, compliance and regulatory requirements, and workshops that design and construct bespoke technical equipment and facilities for the AAP.

**The Job**

The position will work at Kingston in the Marine Research Aquarium facility (aquarium) and at sea as required to support mobile containerised aquarium research facilities (containerised aquaria). The position will report to and work under direction of the Science Support Technical Manager and will include the following duties. Assist the Science Support Technical Manager to formulate agreements for the use of the aquarium and containerised aquaria and then lead the implementation of these agreements. Assist the Science Support Technical Manager to maintain within the team a culture of innovation and continual improvement regarding the aquarium and containerised aquaria facilities and their operation.

Lead the day-today operation of the aquarium, including:

- Assist the Science Support Technical Manager to formulate agreements for the use of the aquarium and containerised aquaria and then lead the implementation of these agreements.
- Assist the Science Support Technical Manager to maintain within the team a culture of innovation and continual improvement regarding the aquarium and containerised aquaria facilities and their operation.
- Lead the day-today operation of the aquarium, including:

- Organise rosters for and participate in the after-hours on-call roster.
- Organise rosters for and participate in scheduled weekend husbandry of livestock.
- Assist with daily maintenance tasks and livestock husbandry tasks.
- Schedule and track longer-term maintenance tasks.
- Coordinate the timely completion of corrective actions as identified by audit findings.
- Maintain and review relevant documentation (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures).
- Coordinate storage, inventories and maintain supplies of relevant equipment, materials and consumables.
- Coordinate and track relevant maintenance of containerised aquaria including preparations and mobilisation for voyages as well as demobilisation, inspection, cleaning and servicing after voyages.
- On voyages when required, support, manage and be the main point of contact for researchers and voyage management regarding operation and use of containerised aquaria.

**What we are looking for**
- Knowledge of the design and function of recirculating aquarium systems with experience in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of such systems, plant and equipment including process control software.
- Experience in the husbandry and handling of a variety of marine invertebrates in research or aquaculture aquarium systems and skills in maintaining algal and other live feed cultures (experience with Antarctic krill or other similar marine invertebrates is desirable).
- Experience working at sea for extended periods (supporting marine science voyages is desirable).
- Knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WHS) and biosecurity with experience in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace for research or aquaculture aquarium facilities.
- Effective leadership and management capability, including good judgement and a strong focus on evaluating, managing and documenting organisational, operational and personal risks.
- Capable of being self-motivated, flexible, adaptable, and r