Team Leader - Great Barrier Reef Ecosystem Health Monitoring and Assessment

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a world leader in tropical marine science and conducts research supporting environmental sustainability and economic growth in Australia’s tropical oceans.  Through our highly skilled and innovative staff, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong national and international collaborative relationships and valued technical support, we are helping to build Australia’s national marine science capability so that together we can meet the challenges facing our marine estate.

The Institute operates from facilities in Townsville Queensland, Darwin Northern Territory and Perth Western Australia.

About this Opportunity

With an initial focus on the Great Barrier Reef you will lead a team to develop and implement integrated monitoring, reporting and analysis projects.   

Your focus will be on:

• Continuous improvement of sampling protocols to increase efficiency, reduce data uncertainty and enhance representation of the ecosystem;
• The development of innovative methods for data and program integration;
• Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure transfer of knowledge; and
• Maintaining an awareness of emerging ecosystem health indicators and autonomous environmental monitoring techniques and testing, implementation and integration of promising tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions including a 9-day fortnight, generous leave entitlements, transportation to site, a salary range of $112,811 - $144,424 and 15.4% superannuation.  This role is being offered for a minimum 5 year term and will be based in Townsville, Queensland.

 

About You

You will have a PhD in marine science with significant postdoctoral professional experience together with:

• Demonstrated experience developing and leading marine monitoring programs;
• High-level quantitative skills;
• The ability to engage and actively collaborate with a wide range of key stakeholders; and
• Regional and global knowledge of environmental issues facing tropical marine ecosystems.

Next Step

Download the position description and application guide below.  Candidate applications must include responses addressing the selection critieria together with a current CV highlighting your key strengths, skills and experience applicable to the position.  The selection criteria can be found in the position description.   Position enquiries can be directed to Britta Schaffelke, Research Program Leader b.schaffelke@aims.gov.au

Applications close 4 October 2015.

Applications close 4 October 2015.