Employment opportunities The following position(s) is/are currently available:  Please read the Notes  below before applying. The links following the green arrow heads take you to the position advertisement, description and selection criteria, application guide and cover sheet applicable to each position number. Position No. Position  Applications must be received by COB on this date       376 Previously advertised as 373   Experimental Scientist - Biological Oceanography, Townsville Australia Position Advertisement Description and Selection Criteria - (PDF file) AIMS application guide   AIMS coversheet - (Print this before filling it out) April 21, 2008 324 Science Leader, Western Australia Position Advertisement Description and Selection Criteria  AIMS application guide   AIMS coversheet - (Print this before filling it out) May 26, 2008   328 Science Leader, Physical Oceanography Position Advertisement Description and Selection Criteria AIMS application guide   AIMS coversheet - (Print this before filling it out) May 26, 2008   367 Science Leader, Climate Change Position Advertisement Description and Selection Criteria  AIMS application guide   AIMS coversheet - (Print this before filling it out) May 26, 2008   348 Post Doctoral Fellowship, CReefs Project Australia Position Advertisement Description and Selection Criteria - (PDF file) AIMS application guide   AIMS coversheet - (Print this before filling it out) May 26, 2008         *** Calling for Expressions of Interest, Perth, Western Australia Advertisement     Casual or Temporary Employment Register Position Advertisement Registration form - Word RTF Registration form - Adobe PDF February 2008 Notes IMPORTANT NOTE with reference to the closing date for a position: Applications must be RECEIVED by close of business on the closing date for the position. AIMS does not accept any responsibility for an application being received on time, this responsibility is that of the applicant. If there is any reason as to why your application may not be able to be submitted in time, you MUST contact the recruitment coordinator BEFORE the closing date for the position to request an extension of time. ANY applications received without an pre-approved extension will NOT be considered. Extensions will be granted on an individual basis as requested, and are not guaranteed. AIMS strictly adopts a fair and merit based, approach to our employment practices and therefore an extension of time only be deemed appropriate in exceptional circumstances. Tips: Email applications - check that you have entered the correct email address, recruitment@aims.gov.au and if we have not responded to your application before the closing date, please contact recruitment by phone on 074753 4240 to have the matter resolved immediately. Mailed/Post applications - please mail your application at least 3 days before the closing date for the position and if you have not received a response, contact recruitment at AIMS before the closing date to have the matter resolved. All applications must include the following documentation: A completed AIMS Coversheet; (see Document downloads) A document addressing each of the Selection Criteria separately; Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae; and, The contact details for at least two current referees with first hand knowledge of your performance relevant to the selection criteria. The following information will greatly assist you in preparing your application. Application information  General information  Document downloads If you have difficulty opening the AIMS coversheet PDF file in your web browser then the following options are available. AIMS coversheet as a Word doc file (right clip on the file and use the - 'Save target as' to copy the file to your PC. You could also do this to copy the PDF file to your PC) Specialist register Casual or Temporary Employment Register ( March 2007 - February 2008) The following opportunity to register as a specialist for short term employment at the Institute is available: Specialist register   (NB. This is not a job offer, it is a registration process to fill short-term positions if and when they become available) Prospective Visitor Scheme (PVS) The Prospective Visitor Scheme provides graduates and undergraduates with work experience in the marine research environment. The PVS gives priority to people with university training in fields of direct interest to the Institute. Prospective visitor scheme  Application information   Provides general information relevant to all advertised positions. It is important that you read this, as it will greatly assist you in preparing your application. Application information   General information  Information on employment at AIMS. General information   Future employment opportunities Contact the Institute for any information about future employment opportunities Human Resources will provide information by e-mail or telephone them on +61 (07) 47534240 or write to them at: Human Resources Australian Institute of Marine Science PMB 3, Townsville MC Townsville, 4810 Queensland, Australia     Further employment opportunities An index page of links to organisations offering employment and advice on careers in marine science. Marine employment index

December 18, 2008