Branch: Science

Section: Capabilities and Facilities

APS 5 – Ongoing

Salary: $88,834 – $96,829 per annum

Duties:

The position will work at Kingston in the Marine Research Aquarium facility (aquarium) and at sea as required to support mobile containerised aquarium research facilities (containerised aquaria).

In approximately 2 years, the position will move to the new Southern Ocean research aquarium in Taroona. Reporting to the Science Support Technical Manager and working under direction from the Marine Research Aquarium Manager.

Key duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Support daily operations of the aquarium including:
    • Day to day maintenance and husbandry of Antarctic krill and other livestock
    • Continual production of live algal cultures.
    • Maintain water filtration equipment.
    • Participate in the after-hours on-call roster.
    • Maintain records of all required inspections, maintenance, repairs and certifications; and
    • Contribute to the support of researchers/students.
  • As required, assist in the forward planning, experimental set up and pre-voyage testing of containerised aquaria.
  • As required, participate in marine science voyages with responsibility for the technical configuration, operation, and maintenance of containerised aquaria whilst at sea and provide aquarium support to researchers and students working at sea.
  • Advise aquarium users on the safe set up and use of experimental systems in the aquarium and containerised aquaria.
  • Conduct regular quality and safety audits of the aquarium and containerised aquarium facilities.

How to apply: Please refer to the Senior Aquarium Technician job listing.

Closing date: 13 July 2026. 11:30 pm AEST

Contact officer: Steven Whiteside – +61 447 835 166 or email steven.whiteside@aad.gov.au

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