SeaSim Head Aquarist

Job Details

The SeaSim Head Aquarist plays a key role in the successful development and operation of the National Sea Simulator. This position provides hands-on expertise and leadership in designing, operating, and optimising systems for the holding, propagation, breeding, and preparation of marine organisms used in experimental research projects. The Head Aquarist ensures excellence through effective supervision and mentoring of a diverse team, including husbandry technicians, students, interns, and volunteers.

The Head Aquarist is responsible for developing, refining, and implementing protocols and best practices within SeaSim to support technicians and users in maintaining aquarium systems, caring for aquatic organisms, propagating coral, managing feeding regimes, and preparing organisms for experimental use.

Requirements

Underpinning your suitability for this role will be your Bachelor’s degree in marine science or related discipline combined with proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively to meet client needs and enhance service delivery. You have extensive experience in supervision and management of a team and tropical marine organism husbandry in an aquarium, aquaculture or research setting. You have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Experience in project management is highly desirable.

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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.

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 Florita Flores, SeaSim Research Aquarist at F.Flores@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.

Applications close: SUNDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).