Job Description
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 opportunity
Now is a fantastic time to join our People and Culture team and help shape AIMS’ leadership and culture journey. A newly created position, the Organisational Development Advisor is responsible for supporting the design and enhancement of our organisation development framework and facilitating the delivery of strategic outcomes that enhance workforce performance and capability and organisational culture. Working closely with the Manager People and Culture and AIMS Leadership team, you will assist in the design and delivery of organisation development solutions that support the continuation and enhancement of AIMS’ leadership and culture journey.
You will have a pivotal role in supporting the design and delivery of our internal organisational development initiatives including leadership development, performance management, and talent and succession management planning. Leading the development of supervisor training offerings that capture managing and leading employees, you will help cultivate leadership capabilities within our organisation. Providing subject matter expertise and flexible responses to a range of essential people interventions and strategies, you will be across the latest industry trends and research actively to inform design, development and implementation of contemporary culture and capability development programs.
About you
You are an experienced organisational development professional with a passion for creating impactful learning and development solutions that drive organisational success. Your significant experience supporting strategic organisational development, to support and enhance organisational capability and performance will be complimented by your tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or a related discipline. To be successful in this role you will also have:
Proven knowledge of contemporary organisational development practices and methodologies
Demonstrated experience in design, development, implementation and evaluation of organisational development initiatives
Highly developed facilitation, consultation and influencing skills, with the ability to use strategies to gain agreement, explore alternatives and deliver content focused on action learning and values-based behaviours
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and a collaborative style of working to effectively communicate across diverse internal stakeholders
Ability to generate new ideas, challenge the status quo and analyse information to support designing and delivering internal services and initiatives to achieve strategic outcomes
Join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions as detailed in our Enterprise Agreement. Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS. The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will be rewarded with:
AIMS AOF Level 5 salary ($117,806 to $12+,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
Full-time Permanent opportunity
Located in Townsville (QLD) or Perth (WA)
+-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
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.
Recruitment contact: Position enquiries can be directed to Paul O’Regan, Manager People and Culture at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Closing date: SUNDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
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 opportunity
Now is a fantastic time to join our People and Culture team and help shape AIMS’ leadership and culture journey. A newly created position, the Organisational Development Advisor is responsible for supporting the design and enhancement of our organisation development framework and facilitating the delivery of strategic outcomes that enhance workforce performance and capability and organisational culture. Working closely with the Manager People and Culture and AIMS Leadership team, you will assist in the design and delivery of organisation development solutions that support the continuation and enhancement of AIMS’ leadership and culture journey.
You will have a pivotal role in supporting the design and delivery of our internal organisational development initiatives including leadership development, performance management, and talent and succession management planning. Leading the development of supervisor training offerings that capture managing and leading employees, you will help cultivate leadership capabilities within our organisation. Providing subject matter expertise and flexible responses to a range of essential people interventions and strategies, you will be across the latest industry trends and research actively to inform design, development and implementation of contemporary culture and capability development programs.
About you
You are an experienced organisational development professional with a passion for creating impactful learning and development solutions that drive organisational success. Your significant experience supporting strategic organisational development, to support and enhance organisational capability and performance will be complimented by your tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or a related discipline. To be successful in this role you will also have:
Proven knowledge of contemporary organisational development practices and methodologies
Demonstrated experience in design, development, implementation and evaluation of organisational development initiatives
Highly developed facilitation, consultation and influencing skills, with the ability to use strategies to gain agreement, explore alternatives and deliver content focused on action learning and values-based behaviours
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and a collaborative style of working to effectively communicate across diverse internal stakeholders
Ability to generate new ideas, challenge the status quo and analyse information to support designing and delivering internal services and initiatives to achieve strategic outcomes
Join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions as detailed in our Enterprise Agreement. Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS. The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will be rewarded with:
AIMS AOF Level 5 salary ($117,806 to $12+,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
Full-time Permanent opportunity
Located in Townsville (QLD) or Perth (WA)
+-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
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.
Recruitment contact: Position enquiries can be directed to Paul O’Regan, Manager People and Culture at [email protected]. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Closing date: SUNDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Organisational Development Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Townsville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
