about us

Sydney Institute of Marine Science is a collaborative research and training institute bringing together researchers from four NSW universities (University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, the University of NSW, the University of Sydney) plus state and commonwealth marine and environmental agencies. SIMS is a not-for-profit unlisted company incorporated venture is based at Chowder Bay which is a place of significance for the Borogegal People, with the stretch of water between Chowder Bay and Obelisk Beach referred to as Tailiangy.

Our unique harbour-side location enables marine scientists and students in Sydney and the broader marine science community to investigate links between near shore marine environments, urban harbours, fisheries, ocean processes and marine biodiversity.

SIMS is in the early stages of delivering a 10-year strategic plan that will lift the institute towards becoming a key research organisation in Australia during the UN Decade for Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021- 2030) and UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030). Over the coming years SIMS aims to deliver an increased return in value to its partner organisations and the broader community. SIMS will deliver this through the continued provision of best practice research, provide industry, government and other organisations a 'single door’ approach to the marine science knowledge and expertise of our partners, to lead and co-develop large research programs that deliver on priority coastal issues and de-risk coastal developments, as well as provide a social-enterprise platform from which new products, scientific services and financial mechanisms will provide continued reinvestment in our ocean’s health.

To enable the delivery of this strategic plan SIMS is seeking an Administration Officer (part time) to support our core business services and facilities. The Institute provides access to shared office, accommodation and conference space which creates an active and vibrant hub for marine science in NSW. The Administration Officer will focus on the support of our shared spaces and our researchers, as well as support our core business services.

This entry level position offers an opportunity to join a fantastic team on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour and play a pivotal role in delivering our objectives during the UN Decade for Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The SIMS culture is one that embraces diversity and inclusiveness, encourages staff to be actively engaged with the SIMS community and the marine environment, and respects and supports a healthy work life balance.

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A position description is attached.