About this exciting opportunity

AIMS studies and monitors a large number of Australia’s marine species that are identified as threatened or endangered species. Many of these species are iconic megafauna ─ such as whales, dugongs, sea turtles, and large sharks and rays ─ and their status often reflects the health and diversity of marine habitats. Reporting to the Senior Research Scientist (Megafauna), your research will focus on enhancing AIMS’ capacity to deliver relevant products to government, industry clients and stakeholders to improve the management of megafauna and threatened species across northern Australia. Success in this role will require you to apply your advanced ecological and quantitative skills in the analysis and interpretation of megafauna and threatened species data. Including advanced quantitative modelling of population distribution and status, analysis of movement data and development of innovative research projects to better understand marine megafauna and threatened species and their responses to potential disturbances. Your research will focus on a range of species from fish and sharks through to marine reptiles and mammals.

About you

An experienced research scientist, you will have achieved your PhD in a relevant discipline and have postdoctoral experience and publications that demonstrate substantive and impactful work on the ecology of marine megafauna and threatened species. You will have a good understanding of issues facing megafauna and threatened species including interactions with industry and implications for management and conservation and be able to demonstrate your:

• Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated experience in marine ecology, especially movement and spatial ecology and experience with spatial analysis and modelling using R, GIS or similar (Python, Matlab),
• Experience in leading field programs that include sampling of multiple marine megafauna, especially marine turtles,
• Success in business development to attract external research funding and project management, and
• Previous experience with marine turtle research and Coxswain certificate would be 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 5 salary ($113,275 to $124,181 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation

• Full-time, Permanent opportunity

• Located in Darwin (NT)
• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible Work Arrangements considered (including tele-working where possible)
• Generous leave provisions
• Optional Fitness passport
• Relocation assistance available

Please note:

1. Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS for the term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies.
2. AIMS strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Whilst it is not currently a mandatory requirement for this role, AIMS reserves the right to review its position and policy on mandatory vaccinations. It may therefore become a mandatory requirement for this role in the future.

Next step:

Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download below. If, after reviewing the position description, which is 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 would be very interested in hearing from you.

Below you will also find a link to our Recruitment Application Guide which details the necessity to submit your statements addressing your suitability against the selection criteria within the scope of the position description.

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 the "apply now" button below.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a personal outlook analysis questionnaire using the Birkman Method.

Position enquiries can be directed to Michele Thums, Research Scientist - Quantitative Ecologist at m.thums@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Closing date: SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023 (midnight, AEST).

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