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• Coordinate high-performing aquaculture facilities supporting world-class marine research and education
• Enable impactful research by managing resources, teams, and safe, efficient aquaculture operations
• Ongoing, full-time role based in Hobart!

About the opportunity

The Aquaculture Facilities Coordinator will support both research and teaching activities in aquaculture, with a particular focus on coordinating the delegation of facilities and ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with the IMAS Aquaculture team to deliver a high standard of aquaculture research facilities that are staffed adequately and well resourced.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with key site personnel including the Aquaculture Facilities Manager and IMAS Operations Manager in developing and implementing innovative and best safe work-practices for WHS.
• Act as the Aquaculture Facilities Manager's delegate by assisting with oversight and coordination.
• Work closely with and manage priority lists within the IMAS Aquaculture team at Taroona.
• Oversee, maintain and direct a booking system for all aquaculture systems on site.
• Engage with the team to support project and teaching leads.­

What we’re looking for:

• Degree level qualification in aquaculture or a relevant field or at least seven years’ work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and support a diverse team environment and establish positive working relationships.
• Proficiency in putting together rosters and schedules across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage aquatic culture systems, and the ability to identify and rectify variances in established protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with research experiments, adhere to strict laboratory protocols, problem solve, provide solutions and take direction within a complex research environment.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Molly Christensen, Aquaculture Facilities Manager, Molly.Christensen@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501504 - Aquaculture Facilities Coordinator.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.