To be appointed by AIMS on a Temporary, Fixed Term or Indefinite basis you will need to: 

• be an Australian Citizen, or

• hold Permanent Resident status in Australia. 

• hold an appropriate visa with working entitlements if you are a non-Australian Citizens. The visa must allow for paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment. 

AIMS may consider sponsorship for international applicants. If a position is eligible for consideration, it will be noted in the advertisement. You must be eligible to apply for a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) or another appropriate working visa as determined by the Department of Home Affairs. Visit the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website for more information on Australian citizenship and visa requirements.

Found an opportunity you are interested in? Review the role requirements and if you feel your qualifications, experience and professional/technical capabilities align we encourage you to apply. 
Your application must contain: 

• A current resume

• Response addressing each of the key selection criteria for the position

• A short cover letter (optional)

Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your skills and experience relevant to the role you are applying for. 

Selection criteria is found in the position description and outlines the skills, qualifications and abilities required by a candidate to perform the position. A response to each of these criteria’s is required as part of your application. 

Need help? The Australian Public Service Commission has tips on ‘cracking the code’ for applications and addressing selection criteria.

Applications must be submitted electronically via our website. Applications must be submitted prior to the specified closing date and time noted in the advertisement. 

Completed applications are assessed on merit by a selection panel with knowledge of and/or involvement in the relevant area of work. 

Shortlisted applicants progressing to the next stage will be contacted to arrange an interview time to attend either via video conference or in person. 

Please be aware that due to the number of applications received and detail contained within these applications, this process can take several weeks. 

If you are invited to attend an interview, it will be conducted by a selection panel which generally consists of the hiring manager and employees with knowledge of and/or involvement in the relevant area of work.

You can prepare for the interview by: 

• doing some research. Look over AIMS’ website to give more insight into what we do, review the job advert and position description, consider why you applied for the role and your interest in working for AIMS.

• preparing to discuss specific examples of your experience and skills relevant to the key skills required for the role. Consider the STAR methodology.

• thinking of any questions you would like to ask the panel about the role or working at AIMS. If you’re completing the interview via video conference, find a quiet place to do the interview where you are unlikely to be disturbed or distracted and have good internet connection.

As part of or in place of an interview, you may be asked to complete activities such as work sample text, a presentation or other recruitment activities. 

Following an interview, AIMS will contact your referees to conduct an employment reference check as confirmation of your skills, abilities and experience. Referees’ details are requested in your application and will be confirmed at the interview. 

All applicants will be advised in writing or from the panel chair the outcome of the recruitment process at the earliest possible date. This can take some time, as our recruitment stages are thorough. Until the successful applicant accepts the position, other interviewed applications remain active. 

Individual feedback is available upon request from the hiring manager should your application be unsuccessful. 

If you are successfully appointed to join the AIMS team, you can expect to undertake a pre-employment medical with an AIMS nominated medical provider to certify you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role.