The Australian Institute of Marine Science is a world leader in tropical marine research, expanding our nation’s knowledge hidden below the surface. We are a strategy-led organisation with research aligned to the nation’s evolving science priorities to develop globally relevant and innovative research solutions.
At AIMS, we offer challenging and rewarding careers to our staff with a focus on creating safe and productive workplaces.
Our diverse and collaborative work environments foster creativity and innovation, and our staff enjoy significant investment in their professional and personal development.
We have a range of exciting career opportunities that provide the opportunity for you to help us deliver our mission.
Our mission - To provide the research and knowledge of Australia’s tropical marine estate required to support growth in its sustainable use, effective environmental management and protection of its unique ecosystems.
Our values
Our staff operate under a set of values that guide the way we work. We believe that everyone has a role to play in bringing our values to life.
Benefits and well-being
AIMS actively promotes initiatives and benefits to support work/life balance and an equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Maintaining a positive work/life balance is important and at AIMS we care about employee experience and positive organisational culture. AIMS is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and support our people through benefits and attractive working conditions including:
- Nine-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend each fortnight (that’s about 26 days annually);
- Flexible work arrangements considered including – hybrid working (where suitable), part-time work, job-sharing, Individual Flexible Arrangements (where suitable), and purchased leave program;
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements including 25 working days of Annual Leave (pro-rata) and up to 21 days of paid Personal/Carers leave (pro-rata), Maternity and Parental leave, Long Service leave, Compassionate leave, Cultural leave, Defence leave, and Family & Domestic Violence leave;
- Paid Parental leave (conditions apply);
- Generous Superannuation - employer contribution of 15.4%;
- Options for flexible Remuneration Salary Packaging;
- Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
- Easy access to mental health and wellbeing programs
- Learning and Professional Development opportunities;
- Social clubs in Townsville and Perth offices;
- Opportunities for free flu vaccinations and skin checks;
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program;
- Commuter Car Fleet option (Townsville only - pickup boundaries apply).
- Onsite gym access at the Townsville and Perth facilities, as well as in-house café; and
- Accessible parent facilities in Townsville and on-campus at UWA (Perth office).
The AIMS Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 contains more information on the range of benefits enjoyed by AIMS staff.
AIMS Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027
Our locations
Our headquarters near Townsville, in North Queensland is an international landmark in tropical marine science and home to the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim).
Our Perth office is based in Western Australia’s marine science hub – the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, on UWA’s Crawley campus, and city gateway to our research on Australia’s north-west shelf.
AIMS' Darwin home is within the Arafura Timor Research Facility, nestled with the North Australia campus of the Australian National University (ANU) and Charles Darwin University (CDU). Our most northerly offices and laboratories provide excellent access to field work across Australia’s vast and remote northern marine estate.
Explore what is it like living and working in our locations.
