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INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS
COORDINATOR (RRAP)

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About AIMS                                                3

   About Reef Restoration and Adaptation
   Program (RRAP)                                            4

   About our Indigenous Partnerships
   Coordinator (RRAP) Position                               5

   How to apply                                              6

   Key Selection Criteria                                    7

   Position Description                                      8

   About Townsville                                     13

The Australian Institute of Marine Science acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and sea on which we work. We recognise
the unique relationships and enduring cultural and spiritual connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to land
and sea, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

  Photographic credits

  Cover (Top to bottom):         Page 6: Steve Clarke
  Shaun Hahn, Joe Gioffre,       Page 7: Christian Miller
  Christian Miller and LTMP      Page 9: Christian Miller
  Page 2: Nick Thake             Page 10: Christian Miller
  Page 4: David Deeley           Page 12: Chris Brunner

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ABOUT AIMS

The Australian Institute of Marine Science is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Australian
Institute of Marine Science Act 1972 (AIMS Act). As Australia's tropical marine research agency, it is our mission to
provide the research and knowledge of Australia's tropical marine estate required to support growth in its
sustainable use, effective environmental management and protection of its unique ecosystems.

To accomplish our mission, AIMS delivers independent science to help realise three key long-term impacts for the
nation:
• Improve the health and resilience of marine and coastal ecosystems across northern Australia.
• Create economic, social and environmental net benefits for marine industries and coastal communities.
• Protect coral reefs and other tropical marine environments from the effects of climate change.

Our research is focused on the priorities of our stakeholders, including Commonwealth, state and territory
governments, industry and Traditional Owners. Our research continues to:
• Underpin Australia's environmental management of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) to ensure that this World
   Heritage Area remains healthy and resilient.
• Support the sustainable development of coastal industries and ports across northern Australia.
• Provide the environmental baselines and condition and risk assessments required for current and future
   resource and industrial developments in Northern Australia.

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ABOUT THE REEF RESTORATION AND ADAPTATION PROGRAM (RRAP)

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is leading the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP).
RRAP is the largest collaborative effort to help the Great Barrier Reef survive climate change in partnership with
several distinguished research organisation.

RRAP is a long-term research and development (R&D) program to develop, test and risk-assess novel interventions
to help keep the Reef resilient and sustain critical functions and values into the future.

The goal is to provide reef managers and decision-makers with an innovative suite of safe, acceptable and cost-
effective interventions to help protect the Reef from the impacts of climate change, in conjunction with best-
practice reef management and reducing carbon emissions.

This ambitious undertaking requires not only our best minds working in partnership across many organisations
and fields of expertise, but importantly, the input and support of Traditional Owners, reef communities and
industries, and the wider Australian public. The RRAP Indigenous Engagement Framework recognises the inherent
rights and interests of Traditional Owners.

While RRAP is initially focused on developing technology and solutions to help the Great Barrier Reef, these
solutions could also be applied to other reefs in Australia and around the world.

AIMS’ foundational work in areas such as coral adaptation and acclimatisation, breeding and recruitment underpin
many of the interventions being assessed for development. Our world-leading National Sea Simulator plays a
critical role in developing and testing these interventions.

RRAP partners include:
   • AIMS
   • CSIRO
   • Great Barrier Reef Foundation
   • James Cook University
   • The University of Queensland
   • Queensland University of Technology
   • Southern Cross University

The first four-year stage of the RRAP R&D Program is funded by the partnership between the Australian
Government’s Reef Trust, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and the research partner institutions.

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ABOUT OUR INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR (RRAP) POSITION

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
At AIMS we’ve recognised the natural synergies between AIMS’ research and the management and protection of
sea country by Traditional Owners on the coasts and continental shelf of northern Australia – from Exmouth to
the southern Great Barrier Reef. We partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, learning from
each other through two-way knowledge sharing of the marine environment, to ensure its future for all.

Through our AIMS Strategy 2025 and AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Plan, and backed by our Indigenous
Partnerships Policy, we are working with Traditional Owners to create new shared research that weaves
Indigenous Knowledge of sea country with other sciences.

Indigenous Partnership Coordinator (RRAP)
Our Indigenous Partnership Coordinator (RRAP) is primarily responsible for implementing the Indigenous
Engagement Framework across RRAP collaborating partners. The position will also assist in the implementation of
the closely aligned AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Plan (IPP)’s policy and protocols, to achieve meaningful marine
science partnerships with Traditional Owners of sea country where AIMS and RRAP research takes place. A key
component is to obtain Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) for research that strongly intersects with sea Country,
for example by the collection of samples, deployment of instruments of the conduct of in-sea experiments.

As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships team, this position will coordinate and facilitate a range of activities
that assist RRAP and AIMS staff and collaborators to engage with Traditional Owners to seek FPIC, and develop
sound relationships for 2‐way exchange of scientific and Traditional information about marine research.

About you
You will have achieved bachelor’s degree level qualifications (or equivalent experience) in sustainability, natural
resource management, natural sciences particularly marine science, or Indigenous Australian culture. Along with
your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ancestry, your experience in espousing Indigenous values and
knowledge within large non-Indigenous corporations and forums, enables you to authentically communicate with,
and present AIMS and RRAP information, to both Indigenous and non‐Indigenous audiences in a dignified and
culturally sensitive manner. Your understanding of issues in remote areas of Australia, and willingness to travel to
remote regions for consultation requirements of this position, will enable you to identify areas of synergy between
AIMS and RRAP research interests and capacity, capability, and the science needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander groups, as a basis for the co‐development of future collaborative projects to meet mutual scientific needs.

NB: AIMS considers that being a male of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational
requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure'
under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

If, after reviewing the position description (refer pages 8 - 11), you believe that your qualifications, experience
and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we would be
very interested in hearing from you.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:
• AIMS AOF Level 4 to 5 Salary Per Annum ($85,970 to $118,200) - depending on successful applicants’ relevant
   qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Full-time, 3 year fixed-term opportunity (with possibility of extension)
• Located in Townsville, Queensland (with travel to remote locations)

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HOW TO APPLY

Your application submission for our Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator (RRAP) opportunity should include the
following documentation:

    •    Current Resume (including two current references);
    •    Document addressing the Key Selection Criteria (refer to page 7) within the scope of the position
         description (refer to page 8-12); and
    •    A short cover letter.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a Personal Outlook Analysis Questionnaire using the Birkman
Method.

How to Apply: Please submit your application via our website (aims.gov.au).

Further information on the application process and tips for addressing Selection Criteria is available in our
Recruitment Application Guide.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19-May-2021 (midnight, Townsville time).

Recruitment Contact: Position enquiries can be directed to Libby Evans-Illidge at e.evansillidge@aims.gov.au

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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Your responses to the following Key Selection Criteria must evidence your suitability for this exciting opportunity
within the scope of the position description (pages 8-12).

Essential
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry and extensive knowledge of male orientated issues, cultural
  restrictions and perspectives.
• A comprehensive understanding of contemporary marine science issues in tropical coastal/marine Australia
  particularly coral reefs, including those of interest and concern to Indigenous and non‐ Indigenous people and
  organisations.
• Demonstrated experience representing Indigenous values within large non-Indigenous corporations and forums.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• A track record of engaging with extensive networks of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Indigenous
  groups on land and/or sea management projects particularly on coral reefs, and experience leading liaison
  between Traditional Owners and non‐Indigenous research/management agencies.
• Excellent inter‐personal and diplomacy skills and highly developed cultural competency, and a track record
  showing diverse and adaptable communication skills across a range of genres (writing, presentations) to a variety
  of audiences (Indigenous and non‐Indigenous), including leading 2‐way communication in cross‐cultural contexts.
• Ability to work as part of a team, contributing to group priorities, providing support to a range of users, and
  providing influential thought leadership within areas of own expertise and experience.
• Formal qualifications (bachelor’s degree level) or equivalent experience in sustainability, natural resource
  management, natural sciences particularly marine science, or Indigenous Australian culture.

Desirable
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of the principles of decision support science.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR (RRAP)

 Team Membership:                    Indigenous Partnerships Team, Research Services
 Primary Location:                   Townsville, Queensland
 Direct Supervisor:                  Team Leader, Indigenous Partnerships (21008)
 Position Classification:            AIMS AOF Level 5
 Functional Area:                    Administrative Services
                                     This position is primarily responsible for implementing the Indigenous
                                     engagement framework across the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program
                                     (RRAP) – an AIMS led multi-agency research program. The position will also assist
                                     in the implementation of the closely aligned AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Plan
                                     (IPP) Policy and protocols, which provide a roadmap to achieving meaningful
                                     marine science partnerships with Traditional Owners of sea country where AIMS
                                     and RRAP research takes place. As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships
                                     team, this position will coordinate a range of activities that assist RRAP and AIMS
                                     staff and collaborators to engage and develop sound relationships with
                                     Traditional Owners, for 2‐way exchange of scientific and Traditional information
                                     about marine research.
                                     The position will help ensure Traditional Owners understand and are fully
                                     informed about proposed research and facilitate engagement to seek Free Prior
 Position Summary:                   and Informed Consent (FPIC), and assist AIMS and RRAP researchers to
                                     understand and respond to Traditional Owner concerns. The successful
                                     candidate will also have a leadership role in determining how Traditional Owner
                                     values are incorporated into the decision models and frameworks (alongside
                                     other biodiversity, social and economic values) for potential future reef
                                     restoration and adaptation interventions.
                                     Project and time management are critical in the role, with the incumbent able to
                                     plan and facilitate engagement activities with tight external deadlines, while also
                                     being sensitive and responsive to culturally appropriate protocols and practice.
                                     Some activities will be focused within AIMS and RRAP to improve internal
                                     competency and practice, and some are focused externally to improve
                                     relationships, science engagement and collaboration. The successful candidate
                                     must be equally comfortable working within AIMS and RRAP staff and internal
                                     systems, and working outside utilising their own extensive networks.
                                     Within the AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Team, and as a member of the RRAP
                                     Managing Entity leadership group, assume primary responsibility for
                                     implementing the Indigenous engagement framework across the Reef
                                     Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP)– an AIMS led multi-agency research
                                     program.
 Position Responsibilities:          As a member of the Indigenous Partnerships team and in conjunction with other
                                     AIMS staff, coordinate activities relevant to the IPP and the RRAP Indigenous
                                     Engagement framework. This includes facilitation of meetings and other
                                     communication with Traditional Owners to seek and document FPIC, build
                                     relationships and communicate project results. It also includes coordination of
                                     Traditional Owner co-design and participation in research, where appropriate.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

                                     Contribute to the development of protocols, guidelines and workflows that will
                                     assist AIMS staff and RRAP members in adoption of the IPP and RRAP
                                     engagement framework into the future. In particular, contribute to the
                                     comprehensive documentation of FPIC obtained for AIMS and RRAP research.
                                     Establish a sound understanding of Reef Restoration and Adaptation science and
                                     cultural sensitivities and concerns of Traditional Owners, and facilitate 2‐way
                                     communication about these matters.
                                     Work as part of the team within RRAP that is building GBR decision support
                                     frameworks and models. In particular, progress how Traditional Owner values
                                     are directly incorporated (alongside the more traditional biodiversity and
                                     economic values) into the core of these frameworks and quantitative models.
                                     Contribute to a comprehensive contact database and sea Country directory of
                                     Traditional Owners, Indigenous Sea Rangers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
                                     advisory groups and other external stakeholders with interests in areas of AIMS’
                                     and RRAP’s operation, and assist AIMS staff establish contact and develop
                                     appropriate relationships for further engagement. This may involve
                                     accompanying AIMS staff and RRAP members into the field and for on‐country
                                     meetings.
                                     In partnership with researchers, help identify areas of synergy between AIMS and
                                     RRAP research interests and capacity, capability, and the science needs of
                                     Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, as a basis for the co‐development of
                                     future collaborative projects to meet mutual scientific needs.
                                     Identify appropriate forums and communication methods and tools to provide
                                     scientific exchange and capacity building with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
                                     Islander groups.
                                     Provide advice and assistance to AIMS staff and RRAP members in their
                                     Indigenous engagement endeavours.
                                     Identify new business opportunities for Indigenous engagement and
                                     collaboration at AIMS and assist in the development of proposals.
                                     Help ensure that all communication from AIMS and RRAP to Aboriginal and
                                     Torres Strait Islander groups are handled in a timely, professional and culturally
                                     sensitive manner.
                                     Comply with AIMS’ workplace safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe
                                     workplace.
                                     Comply with AIMS’ Intellectual Property policies and procedures to ensure
                                     Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property is appropriately protected, and
                                     AIMS intellectual assets are captured, managed and protected.
                                     Comply with AIMS’ Code of Conduct ensuring the standards of conduct required
                                     of an AIMS staff member are upheld.
                                     Adhere to, uphold and demonstrate the AIMS values.
 Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards
 Science Outputs:                    Incorporate Traditional Owner inputs into AIMS and RRAP science outputs.
                                     Monitor the scope of AIMS and RRAP projects to ensure they remain within the
                                     scope of FPIC granted.
                                     Assist AIMS staff and RRAP members to identify and appropriately acknowledge
                                     Traditional Owners in science outputs.
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 Occupational Health &          Help to drive a safety culture at AIMS.
 Safety:                        In line with AIMS’ Health and Safety Policy policies and procedures, participate
                                in Manual Task (Functional) Assessments and Fit for Work medical assessments
                                as required.
                                Identify workplace hazards and take corrective action in consultation with the
                                HS&E Coordinator.
                                Immediately report any work‐related accident, injury or near accident to HS&E.
 Intellectual Assets:           Ensure compliance with AIMS’ Intellectual Property policy, procedures and
                                guidelines to ensure Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property is
                                appropriately protected, and AIMS’ intellectual assets are appropriately
                                protected and managed.
 Delegations:                   Financial: $2,000 limit on individual purchases.
                                In line with Financial and Contract Delegation Policy, which includes authorisation
                                levels for Financial, Enterprise Agreement (supervisory), HS&E and General
                                Administrative activities.
 Teamwork/supervisory:          Direct Reports: Nil
                                To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that values diversity while
                                ensuring achievement of AIMS’ goals and objectives.
 External Customer, Partner, Establish and nurture relationships between AIMS, RRAP and Traditional Owners
 Collaborator               and and representative organisations of relevance to AIMS and RRAP’s operations,
 Stakeholder Requirements: and assist AIMS staff and RRAP members to engage with these relationships.
 Internal       Organisational First Level Supervisor: Team Leader, Indigenous Partnerships (21008)
 relationships:                 Next Level Supervisor: TBA
                                Develop positive working relationships with science and service staff. Provide
                                assistance and guidance to AIMS staff and RRAP members in Indigenous
                                engagement.
                                Communicate on a regular basis with supervisor and provide information on
                                progress and achievement of milestones
 Financial responsibilities and Contribute to positional budget requirements.
 accountabilities:
                                Manage AIMS funds in a responsible manner and within delegation.
                                     Comply with AIMS’ Fraud Prevention Plan ensuring the standards of conduct and
                                     ethical behaviour required of an AIMS staff member are upheld and that
                                     suspected fraudulent activity is prevented and/or reported
 Innovation, problem solving         Develop innovative approaches and apply critical thinking to provide solutions to
 and continuous                      cross‐cultural issues and problems.
 improvement
 responsibilities:
 Planning responsibilities:          Performance Management:
                                     • Actively participate in own personal performance planning and evaluation.
                                     • Plan and balance work activities to ensure the timely achievement of
                                        milestones.
                                     • Successfully participate in the AIMS annual Performance and Development
                                        program.
                                     Plan, manage and facilitate consultations with internal and external stakeholders
                                     involved with the AIMS IPP and the RRAP Indigenous Engagement Framework.
 Accountability:                     Accountable to the RRAP program leader.
                                     Committed to continuous organisational improvement by monitoring and
                                     challenging the performance of the project team and individuals.
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 Communication                       Communicate effectively with a diversity of people, often across cultures, to
 responsibilities:                   achieve mutually agreeable outcomes.
                                     Communicate with and present AIMS and RRAP information to Aboriginal and
                                     Torres Strait Islander groups in a dignified and culturally sensitive manner.
                                     Communicate diplomatically, respectfully and effectively with staff from AIMS,
                                     RRAP members and a variety of external organisations and stakeholder groups
                                     at different levels.
                                     Interact with other team members to facilitate the achievement of group goals.
 Skills and Knowledge
 Essential Skills and                Highly developed cultural competency particularly regarding communication of
 Knowledge:                          sea country management and marine science matters between Indigenous and
                                     non‐Indigenous audiences in tropical Australia.
                                     A demonstrated track record in communicating marine management issues of
                                     importance to Traditional Owners of tropical Australia especially the Great
                                     Barrier Reef.
                                     A demonstrated track record representing Indigenous values within large non-
                                     Indigenous corporations and forums.
                                     An extensive understanding of Indigenous Australia, Indigenous communities
                                     and their contemporary history particularly in tropical coastal and marine
                                     Australia in areas where AIMS and RRAP research is undertaken.
                                     A comprehensive understanding of contemporary marine science issues in
                                     tropical coastal/marine Australia, including science priorities of indigenous
                                     groups.
                                     Well‐developed and adaptable communication, consultation and liaison skills
                                     appropriate to the position, including presentation skills appropriate to both
                                     Indigenous and non‐Indigenous audiences.
                                     Ability to work as part of a team, providing support to a range of users.
                                     Ability to work closely with other team members and to meet deadlines in a
                                     timely fashion.
                                     Demonstrated experience in project management, time management and/or
                                     collaborative cross‐cultural programs.
                                     Personal initiative and the ability to work to tight deadlines and to work
                                     independently.
 Desirable Skills and                A background in decision support science.
 Knowledge:                          An exceptional track record in information processing and summary reporting
                                     skills.
                                     Knowledge of Web based information portals and online workflow tools.
                                     Demonstrated understanding of a research organisation, university or business.
 Qualifications and Experience
 Essential Qualifications and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry, and extensive experience of male
 Experience:                   orientated cultural restrictions and concerns particularly in the Great Barrier Reef
                               region.
                               An understanding of issues in remote areas of Australia, and willingness to travel
                               to remote regions for consultation requirements of this position.
                               Demonstrated experience representing Indigenous values within large non-
                               Indigenous corporations and forums.

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                                     Qualifications (bachelor’s degree level) or equivalent experience in sustainability,
                                     natural resource management, natural sciences particularly marine science, or
                                     Indigenous Australian culture.
                                     Demonstrated experience operating in cross cultural situations with coastal
                                     Indigenous Australians in the field of natural resource management.
                                     Knowledge of cultural sensitivities and protocols related to non‐ Indigenous
                                     marine science practices, particularly from the perspective of Indigenous males.
                                     Demonstrated communication experience and skills in writing and the ability to
                                     produce reports and deliver presentations.
                                     Ability to prioritise effectively with competing deadlines, whilst maintaining
                                     highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
                                     Experience with a range of computer programs specifically Microsoft
                                     Applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
                                     Experience acting as key liaison point for external and internal clients, exhibiting
                                     exceptional communication skills, information processing and summary
                                     reporting.
 Desirable Qualifications and Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.
 Experience:
 Technology and Equipment
 Technology & Equipment Personal computer using MS Windows operating environment, general office
 Used:                        equipment, general and specialist software packages, filing and archiving
                              systems.
 Special Requirements
 Other Special Requirements AIMS considers that being a male of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
                                     is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-
                                     Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8
                                     of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the
                                     International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
                                     Current QLD C Class Open Drivers Licence or the willingness to obtain.
                                     Successfully participate in Manual Task (Functional) Assessments and Fit for
                                     Work medical assessments.
                                     Strong commitment to and sound knowledge of principles and practices of
                                     Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

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Position Description

Townsville Traditional Owner Groups (link to Townsville City Council Website)
Our Traditional owners and custodians, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba People are the first people to have lived in
the Townsville region.

     The Bindal People
     The Bindal people call the country “Thul Garrie Waja”. An important symbol for the Bindal people is the
     shooting star. They believe that wherever the star fell, or the direction the star fell meant there was either
     danger coming or someone from that direction was in need of help or in danger.

     The Wulgurukaba People
     The Wulgurukaba people call their country “Gurrumbilbarra”. Wulgurukaba means “canoe people”. An
     important symbol of the Wulgurukaba people is the carpet snake. Wulgurukabas creation story tells the
     story of the creation snake that comes down from the Herbert River, went out to sea, creating the
     Hichinbrook Channel, and down to Palm and Magnetic Islands. His body broke up, leaving parts along the
     coast. The tail of the snake is at Halifax Bay, his body is at Palm Island, while his head rests at Arcadia,
     Magnetic Island.

Townsville Facility
AIMS headquarters is south of Townsville, Queensland at Cape Ferguson. We are about 50 km from Townsville’s
CBD, is an international landmark in tropical marine science and home to the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim).

It is adjacent to the centre of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by a 207-hectare national park and marine
reserve. The area is free from development, is biosecure and has access to clean seawater and a protected
harbour.

Finding us (link to our Website page):
Head south from Townsville on the Bruce Highway (A1). Approximately 37 km from the city centre, turn left at
the signposted turn-off to AIMS, onto Cape Cleveland Rd. Follow this road for a further 16 km until you arrive at
the Institute.

Please note there is no public transport to the Institute.

Living in Townsville
Townsville is a vibrant and rapidly growing city in North Queensland. Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef,
numerous coastal islands, the Wet Tropics rainforest and the outback, and less than two hours by plane from
Brisbane, the region experiences a warm tropical climate with more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

A diverse economic base with strengths in government administration, health, defence, education, marine
science, natural resource management, manufacturing and mining, ports and shipping and agriculture supports a
current population of over 190,000 people.

Boasting a relaxed lifestyle, residents of Townsville enjoy access to world class educational, medical, sporting and
recreational facilities. Townsville attracts high quality national and international festivals, cultural and sporting
events.

For further information visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au.

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