About AIMS

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 opportunity

As a Culture Development Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting SeaSim employees’ professional growth by assisting with AIMS efforts to foster a positive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture. In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and administering cultural initiatives, leadership development programs, and employee engagement strategies in the SeaSim.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing on the job assistance to staff to assist with completion of required training as required;
• Coordinating workshops and feedback to generate content to inform the SeaSim Team Conduct Charter;
• Assisting in the development of a clear, actionable cultural strategy with measurable outcomes; and
• Working with various members of the Safety team to contribute to reviewing and refining onboarding processes to ensure they are comprehensive, fit for purpose, and reflective of actual work done in SeaSim.

About you

Underpinning your suitability for this role will be your Tertiary qualification such as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Human Resource Management, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or Communication or similar. You have experience in in Organisational Development, Workplace Training, Human Resources, change management, employee engagement, workplace culture or facilitation roles and have the ability to facilitate and conduct face to face and online workshops and coordinate feedback to support and deliver cultural improvement actions.

Your excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects within specific timeframes paired with your strong written and verbal communication skills will allow you to be successful in this role. You have the ability to listen, persuade and influence. Your willingness to work in both operational and corporate environments and experience working in or on cultural improvement programs 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 3 (3.1-3.5) salary ($76,454 to $86,147 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation

• Full-time, 1-year Temporary (Labour hire) opportunity
• Located in Townsville (Qld)
• 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
• Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
• Generous and supportive leave entitlements
• Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
• Employee Assistance Program

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Please note:

Non-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 Step

Further 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 the 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.

Position enquiries are to be directed to Cloda O'Loughlin, Organisation Development Advisor at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: MONDAY, 05 JANUARY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).

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.