Chief of Staff / Manager of the CEO OfficeAbout AIMSThe 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.The key duties of the position include:The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Chief of Staff / Manager of the CEO Office directly reports to the CEO. The role is responsible for supporting and sustaining the effective operation of the CEO's Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that our activities are properly aligned and managed effectively to ensure the implementation of a newly developed AIMS strategic plan within a multi-level governance framework (individual, team, program, institute, internal and external).You will support the CEO and Directors by working collaboratively and inclusively to ensure robust governance, strategic planning and risk are in place to ensure priorities are delivered on time and to budget consistent with an adaptive and people-centred delivery framework.Working across all programs and sites, this position is the primary coordination point between the CEO and the rest of the organisation, providing high level support to the CEO and Directors in relation to planning, decision making and accountabilities, and working closely with all members of the wider AIMS Leadership Team (ALT) and other senior stakeholders to deliver integration and cohesion of corporate, operational, professional services to enhance delivery of our strategic science initiatives.About youYou will be an experienced senior level leader, with a background in a scientific discipline (ideally inter-, multi- and/or transdisciplinary), who can question and challenge, influence colleagues, lead change and achieve results. Your approach will be considerate, open, persuasive and engaging, bringing colleagues and key stakeholders along with you, ensuring strategic alignment and transformational change, where appropriate. The ability to analyse data, distil and communicate relevant information and its context to AIMS Senior leaders is an important aspect of this role.You will actively network across AIMS and with external partners and will understand the importance of relationships and wider engagement. The position will suit someone who thrives working in a fast paced and dynamic environment dedicated to its purpose of improving tropical ocean ecosystem health.NotesApply nowand join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions which are detailed in our Enterprise Agreement. The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will be rewarded with:AIMS AOF Level 7 salary ($155,878 to $174,225 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuationLocated in Townsville (Qld)9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnightFlexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)Generous and supportive leave entitlementsAccess to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)Salary Sacrifice opportunitiesAccess to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gymsEmployee Assistance ProgramRelocation assistance availableNB: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 theDepartment of Home Affairscurrent policies.Next StepFurther information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download from our website https://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 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 https://www.aims.gov.au.Recruitment contact:Position enquiries can be directed to Claire Streten, Research Program Director – Program 2 at ******.Applications must be made through our website per above.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.Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972Getting to know the Australian Institute Of Marine ScienceAIMS 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr