Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Science & Research – Australian Institute Of Marine Science
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770784
- Agency: Australian Institute Of Marine Science
- Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Science & Research
- Position Number: 22076
- 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 a unique Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Science and Research)
- opportunity to shape the research future of one of Australia’s most respected scientific institutions
- at a pivotal moment in its evolution.
- 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.
- Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy CEO (Science & Research) will
- champion a positive research culture and set the standards for research quality that is integral to
- enhancing AIMS’ reputation as a world-leader in marine science. They will ensure the continuous
- improvement and success of Australia’s marine tropical science and research initiatives, core
- research facilities, research ethics and integrity. They will lead prioritisation of research to inform
- evidence-based decision-making on allocation of resources to support scientific excellence.
- Being a collaborative member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will combine strong
- governance, financial and risk management capability with the ability to foster multi-, inter- and
- transdisciplinary research collaboration across institutions and sectors. You will be motivated by
- the opportunity to shape the future of marine science, strengthen AIMS’ global research standing,
- and help deliver the ambitions of . Strategy 2040
- Location: There is preference for the Deputy CEO (Science & Research) 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 a distinguished research leader with a PhD or equivalent
- qualification and a track record of leading complex, high-performing research organisations. You
- will bring credibility as a respected researcher and scholar, combined with experience leading
- multidisciplinary teams across complex and geographically dispersed environments. As a strategic
- and values-led leader, you will have demonstrated success in setting organisational direction,
- driving research performance, enabling innovation and fostering inclusive, collaborative cultures
- where people and ideas can thrive.
How to Apply
Position Contact Tadhg Waddington, n/a
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