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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
Our Pilot Deployment Program Project Officer (Contract Delivery) will focus on developing and documenting workplans, scopes and deliverables suitable for tendering and contracting documentation. This role will work closely with other team members to understand and articulate the sub-contracting requirements and expectations and ensure that work packages are internally consistent and seamlessly integrated into an overall package of works.
This role will manage the day-to-day aspects of developing the sub-contracts and ensuring the contracting process is smooth and compliant. Once contracts are in place, the Pilot Deployment Program Project Officer (Contract Delivery) will concentrate on the contracting administrative process, in concert with AIMS’ procurement staff.
About you
You will hold a graduate degree in a relevant discipline and have proven professional experience in developing and delivering contractual and tender documentation. Your experience in large project planning and delivery will underpin your success in the delivery of our Pilot program.
You will ideally have a Current C Class Open Drivers Licence (or equivalent), Demonstrated project delivery capabilities and Project Management qualifications.
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 salary ($90,321 to $102,784 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 3 to 4-year Fixed Term opportunity
- Located in Townsville, Queensland. Commuter car arrangements to site available
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered (including tele-working where possible)
- Generous leave provisions
- Free onsite gym and optional Fitness passport
- Relocation assistance available.
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.
- AIMS strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Whilst it is not currently a mandatory requirement for this role, AIMS reserves the right to review its position and policy on mandatory vaccinations. It may therefore become a mandatory requirement for this role in the future.
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.
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.
