Headquarters is located in Townsville at Cape Ferguson, Queensland and the Western Australian facility in Dampier. AIMS is responsible to the Minister for Industry, Science and Resources. The Institute is responsible for conducting marine scientific research to generate the knowledge needed to support marine industries and to protect Australia's marine environment. For fixed term or indefinite appointments, this includes reasonable furniture removals from place of former residence to Townsville or Dampier.
Conditions apply for overseas appointments.
Staff work a nine day fortnight of 73.5 hours. Each working day is 8 hours 10 minutes from 8am to 4.40pm with half an hour for lunch. The Dampier facility is located 22km by road from Karratha, Western Australia. Is payable after ten years service and, like sick leave, may be transferable from other Government agencies. Defence Force requirements, State Emergency Services activities, major international sporting events and several other types of leave.