Project Officer - Fisheries and Aquaculture

Job Details

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) - Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre is looking for an experienced and professional Project Officer to join their team.

 Based at our Taroona IMAS Campus, our new Project Officer, will support key environmental research projects in Macquarie Harbour as part of the broader Maugean Skate Recovery Program.

In this varied role you will work closely with project leaders and research teams, providing coordination and administrative support across project activities, including stakeholder engagement, meetings, reporting and day-to-day operations to help deliver successful project outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and support environmental research projects in Macquarie Harbour, ensuring milestones, reporting and contractual requirements are met.
• Provide administrative and operational support to project leaders, including scheduling, correspondence and project coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, including preparation of agendas, materials and action items.
• Support project reporting, procurement, contract administration, budget monitoring and compliance documentation.
• Manage project records, logistics, travel and fieldwork operations while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and partners.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications or experience in project coordination, administration, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting project delivery, including coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and support multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops and stakeholder activities, including preparation of agendas, materials, minutes and follow-up actions.

Contact Information

Applications close: 21 Jul 2026

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Jeff Ross on Jeff.Ross@utas.edu.au or 03 62268281.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 503706 - Project Officer.pdf