About 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

As our Data Engineer you will work actively to design, develop and improve key digital workstreams associated with emerging physical technological solutions. You will model current and emerging data collection volumes and types, develop and optimise workflows including structured and unstructured data.

You will work with various teams that collect, process and utilise data to drive innovation and mentor and advise on best practice modelling pipeline design, and the implementation and deployment of end-to-end workflows.

Your focus will be on enhancing end-user experience and uplifting the data and digital capabilities within a hybrid environment.

About you

You will hold an Advanced degree (Master or PhD level) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field along with experience with a range of structured and non-structures data. You will have demonstrated experience in the use of SQL and NoSQL databases along with an ability to design, develop and optimise existing and new data workflows.

You will be proficient in programming and data extraction languages including Python and Java and be experienced in applying data interface standards and promoting consistent data workflows through documented digital architecture solutions.

Our ideal candidate will have experience with Cloud services including data pipeline services and bring project and stakeholder management skills along with Project and stakeholder management skills.

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 5 salary ($117,806 to $129,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Full-time, Permanent opportunity
• Located in Townsville (Qld) or Darwin (NT)
• 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
• Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
• Generous and supportive leave entitlements
• Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gyms
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance available Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS.

Please note:

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 Department of Home Affairs 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: 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.