Full time
$117,806 to $129,148 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 opportunityAs a member of the AIMS Technology Transformation Engineering team you will be responsible for the provision of systems engineering activities to develop, design, produce and maintain the sensors systems and instrumentation to support technology development work.
You will lead the AIMS sensors and instrumentation engineering activities to contribute to the design, development and management of range instrumentation within the ReefWorks test ranges in northern Queensland.
As our Sensors and Instrumentation Engineer you will provide expert advice and support as well as overseeing the work of other assigned AIMS staff to ensure suitable systems engineering activities are planned and executed to achieve the required outcomes effectively and efficiently.
About youUnderpinning your suitability for this role is your Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution in Electronics, Mechatronics Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering (or an associated field) OR a suitably trade qualified senior technician with significant practical experience in the testing and/or sensor/instrumentation domains.
You have practical experience in the test and support of complex and novel systems – ideally marine sensing and range instrumentation technologies.
You have demonstrated experience leading small teams and you have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Apply nowand 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 ($117,806 to $129,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuationLocated in Townsville (Qld)9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnightFlexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)Generous and supportive leave entitlementsAccess to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)Salary Sacrifice opportunitiesAccess to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gymsNon-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 StepFurther 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 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.
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. Position enquiries are to be directed to Pedr Davis, Technology Transformation Engineering Manager at .
Applications must be made through our website per above.
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