Senior/Research Scientist Renewable Energy

Environmental, Earth & Geosciences (Science & Technology) Government - Federal (Government & Defence) Full time

Add expected salary to your profile for insights 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 Senior/Research Scientist Renewable Energy is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and scientific vision in developing and undertaking research focused on the development and delivery of major research projects to inform the sustainable development of offshore Renewable Energy in Australia. You will lead and grow the research direction and opportunities in AIMS and enhance AIMS capability to provide robust, scientifically credible input to offshore Renewable Energy assessments for government and industry stakeholders along with building business and science partnerships, assessing opportunities, and responding to stakeholder needs through the provision of specialist knowledge and collaboration. About you

You will possess a PhD in marine science or other relevant discipline coupled with knowledge of marine and/or environmental principles and processes along with a research track record that has contributed to an understanding of the environmental influence of offshore Renewable Energy in marine ecosystems. Your demonstrated ability to think and act strategically with experience in identifying and developing opportunities in emerging research areas will assist you in developing and maintaining positive relationships with government, industry, Traditional Owners, universities, and other stakeholders. Your substantial knowledge and research experience in assessing the environmental, social, cultural, and/or political dimensions of offshore Renewable Energy developments would be highly advantageous.

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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 6 to 7 salary ($130,855 to $167,524 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Full-time Permanent opportunity
• Located in Perth (WA)
• Flexible

Work Arrangements considered (including tele-working where possible)

• Generous leave provisions
• Optional Fitness passport

Please note: 1. Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the term of the appointment, depending on the relevant

current policies. AIMS may be able to consider sponsorship for international applicants for this role, however, please note that visa processing times can impact the ability for AIMS to consider sponsorship for vacancies. AIMS must meet the requirements of the Department of Home Affairs immigration policies and processes, including the necessity to test the local labour market for suitable applicants.

This includes international talent pool members who are Australian visa holders who have relevant working rights. 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:

[email protected] The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is Australia’s premiere tropical marine research agency. We play a pivotal role in providing large-scale, long-term and world-class research that helps governments, industry and the wider community to make informed decisions about the management of Australia’s marine estate.

Our commitment To undertake research that addresses real needs and provides impartial, authoritative advice, and that supports both the protection and sustainable use of our marine heritage, now and into the future. How are we doing this?

We are achieving this through innovative scientific and technological research, and with the help of our people, industry and research partnerships, infrastructure, and comprehensive data sets. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is Australia’s premiere tropical marine research agency.

We play a pivotal role in providing large-scale, long-term and world-class research that helps governments, industry and the wider community to make informed decisions about the management of Australia’s marine estate. Our commitment To undertake research that addresses real needs and provides impartial, authoritative advice, and that supports both the protection and sustainable use of our marine heritage, now and into the future.

How are we doing this? We are achieving this through innovative scientific and technological research, and with the help of our people, industry and research partnerships, infrastructure, and comprehensive data sets. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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