AddressAbout 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
We recognise that safety management and the wellbeing of our people are intrinsically linked with delivering quality science. The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor is a key member of our HSE team who facilitates and advises on a range of processes to achieve a safe workplace for our people. Primarily this role is responsible for providing support and advice in managing risks associated with day-to-day operations in scientific research environments including workshops, laboratories and in the field.
This broad role will see you develop and review safety management systems, coordinate HSE initiatives and processes, conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations and support other operational activities associated with coastal and remote offshore field work. Using your subject matter expertise, you will contribute to the HSE team and to business objectives in support of AIMS Strategy 2030, team goals and project outcomes.
About you
You will have qualifications and proven knowledge and experience in understanding and managing risk in a range of operational areas, and be able to deliver practical HSE advice and support services while engaging and partnering with diverse groups of stakeholders. Working within a collaborative HSE team, you will support AIMS personnel at various levels within the organisation and deliver on operational business objectives. Your excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritise work demands, and to work independently, will enable you to advance HSE initiatives, processes, and systems.
Drawing on your previous involvement in field work in a marine environment, you will contribute to problem solving and identify ways forward that are both safe and practical, through your ability to engage and influence people at all organisational levels to affect a positive safety change and achieve objectives. Your experience in field work will include working from vessels and field bases and include diving. Knowledge of oil and gas industry safety standards and management processes would be 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 4 to 5 salary ($93,934 to $129,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, Permanent opportunity
- Located in Perth (WA)
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered (including tele-working where possible)
- Generous leave provisions
- Optional Fitness passport
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 Dominique Wiseman, Health and Safety Manager at *********@aims.gov.au Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: MONDAY 24 JUNE 2024 (midnight, 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.
