Deputy Chief Officer – Growth and Partnerships – Australian Institute Of Marine Science
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770785
- Agency: Australian Institute Of Marine Science
- Job Title: Deputy Chief Officer – Growth and Partnerships
- Position Number: 22077
- Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 3
- Closing Date: Friday 07 August 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Townsville QLD, Canberra ACT, Perth WA, Darwin
- Future Merit Locations: Townsville, Canberra, Perth, Darwin
- Salary: Future Merit
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Preference for the Deputy CEO position to be located)
About Australian Institute Of Marine Science
AIMS is a world leader in tropical marine science and conducts research supporting environmental sustainability and economic
growth in Australia’s tropical oceans. Through our highly skilled and innovative staff, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong national
and international collaborative relationships and valued technical support, we are helping to build Australia’s national marine
science capability so that together we can meet the challenges facing our marine estate. The Institute operates from facilities in
Townsville Queensland, Darwin Northern Territory and Perth Western Australia.
Duties
- The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is seeking an outstanding executive leader to
- take on the role of This is an Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Growth and Partnerships).
- exceptional executive opportunity to drive strategic partnerships, sustainable growth and national
- impact at one of Australia’s most respected scientific institutions.
- As Australia’s leading tropical marine research agency, AIMS delivers the science that supports
- the sustainable management and protection of our marine environment. From Ningaloo Reef in
- Western Australia, across northern Australia, to the Great Barrier Reef, AIMS’ research addresses
- some of the most complex environmental challenges facing tropical marine ecosystems, helping
- governments, industries and communities make informed decisions for the future.
- AIMS has recently launched its ambitious , setting a bold direction for the Strategy 2040
- organisation’s future impact, capability and contribution to safeguarding tropical marine
- ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. The opportunity to help shape and deliver the next phase
- of this strategy will be particularly attractive to leaders motivated by influence, innovation and
- meaningful impact.
- Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO (Growth and Partnerships) will be
- responsible for developing and implementing a new AIMS’ global growth and partnerships
- strategy, driving a cohesive approach to the promotion of marine science and research across
- AIMS. They will provide leadership and oversight of AIMS’ international partnerships and initiatives
- and facilitate AIMS’ continued growth by building a sustainable pipeline of research partnership
- opportunities.
- Location: There is preference for the Deputy CEO (Growth & Partnerships) position to be located
- in Townsville (QLD), but applications will be considered for candidates based in Perth (WA),
- Darwin (NT) or Canberra (ACT).
Eligibility / Notes
- The successful candidate will be an accomplished executive leader with a track record of driving
- organisational growth, building strategic partnerships and enhancing institutional impact within
- complex organisations. You will bring significant experience developing and implementing
- strategies that drive growth, increase revenue and expand partnerships across government,
- industry, philanthropy and the research sector. As a skilled relationship builder and influential
- ambassador, you will have a demonstrated ability to represent organisations at the highest levels,
- cultivate trusted partnerships and identify opportunities that deliver long-term value and impact.
- You will also possess a strong understanding of government, industry and university ecosystems,
- with experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating organisational
- priorities into meaningful external engagement outcomes. Experience securing research funding,
- diversifying revenue streams and developing philanthropic relationships will be highly regarded,
- alongside a proven ability to lead national and international collaborations.
How to Apply
Position Contact Sam Twitchin, n/a
Agency Recruitment Site https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/fb78c03e-f365-6918-dee8-3a224
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