The Careers Team
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
The Australian Institute of Marine Science is Australia 's leading tropical marine research agency and is recognised worldwide for the quality of its work and its scientists. AIMS was set up under the Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972 in recognition of the importance of the marine sector to Australia .
It is the Institute's mission to find out how Australia 's marine resources can be used sustainably to create wealth, but at the same time conserve them for future generations.
The scientific scope of AIMS includes every aspect of the marine environment, from the molecules that build the marine world to the ecosystems they become. Put simply, AIMS finds out what's out there, how it works, and develops ways to protect it and benefit from it. AIMS provides research for governments and regulators, marine industries, educators and the community, and participates in collaborations with other academic and commercial organisations.
Research effort is concentrated in the following areas:
• Water quality in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
• Reef risk and recovery
• Reef monitoring
• Tropical Aquaculture
• Biodiversity mapping and assessment
• Sustainable development in Northern Australia
• Climate change
• Drug discovery.
AIMS is a technically advanced marine science laboratory equipped with sophisticated instrumentation, design and manufacturing capacity, and a research fleet that provides access to Australia's tropical marine environments.
W: www.aims.gov.au
E: reception@aims.gov.au
T: 07 4753 4444
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
ANSTO is Australia 's national nuclear research and development organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialised advice, scientific services and products to government, industry, academia and other research organisations. It does so through the development of new knowledge, delivery of quality services and support for business opportunities.
ANSTO's nuclear infrastructure includes the research reactor HIFAR (High Flux Australian Reactor), particle accelerators, radiopharmaceutical production facilities, and a range of other unique research facilities. HIFAR is Australia 's only nuclear reactor. It is used to produce radioactive products for use in medicine and industry, as a source of neutron beams for scientific research and to irradiate silicon for semiconductor applications.
At the end of 2006, HIFAR will be replaced by a research reactor called OPAL (Open Pool Australian Light-water reactor). OPAL will be a state-of-the art research facility producing superior quality neutron beams for materials research. It also has the capacity to produce a higher volume and variety of radioisotopes for Australian medicine.
ANSTO's science contributes to such diverse issues as climate change, manufacturing, heart disease, salinity, mining, cancer, erosion, pollution, assessing the remaining life of infrastructure and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
W: www.ansto.gov.au
E: enquiries@ansto.gov.au
T: 02 9717 3111
CSIRO
For almost 80 years, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – better known as CSIRO – has helped Australia 's most significant industries grow and prosper. It is one of the largest and most diverse scientific research institutions in the world with 6,500 staff at 60 research locations both in Australia and around the globe.
The work of CSIRO scientists touches just about everything that we do, improving our quality of life, as well as the economic and social performance of industry through research and development. CSIRO is now focusing on some important areas of research through its Flagship programs, which involve extensive collaboration with partners in science and industry. These programs cover a number of topics of national importance such as Energy Transformed - halving greenhouse gas emissions and doubling the efficiency of the nation's new energy generation, supply and end use. Another area is Water for a Healthy Country - achieving a ten-fold increase in the social, economic and environmental benefits from water use by 2025. Find out more about CSIRO and other Flagship topics at:
W: www.csiro.au
E: enquiries@csiro.au
T: 1300 363 400
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)
DSTO is part of Australia 's Department of Defence . It employs more than 2 100 civilian personnel – predominantly scientists, engineers, IT specialists and technicians.
Under the leadership of the Chief Defence Scientist, DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.
DSTO supports Australia 's defence by:
• investigating future technologies for defence applications
• ensuring Australia is a smart buyer and user of defence equipment
• d eveloping new defence capabilities
• enhancing existing capabilities by increasing performance and safety, and reducing the cost of ownership.
DSTO's expertise also supports national security. DSTO is actively involved in Australian government initiatives on counter-terrorism and defence against chemical/biological threats.
DSTO offers a range of careers in different disciplines, including:
• careers in chemical, biological and nutritional science
• careers in mathematical sciences
• careers in physical sciences
• careers in psychology, behavioural and cognitive sciences
• careers in engineering
• careers in information technology and computer sciences.
W: www.dsto.defence.gov.au
E: information@dsto.defence.gov.au
T: 03 9626 7131
NSW Ministry for Science and Medical Research
The Ministry for Science and Medical Research (MSMR) was established in December 2003 to develop a vision for science and medical research in NSW over the next ten years .
Our mission is to drive growth and innovation in science and medical research to achieve better health, environmental and economic outcomes for the people of NSW.
We administer legislation relating to medical research and science in NSW, and manage a number of grant and funding programs.
Our aim is to strengthen the networks between departments and research providers, identify research priorities for the state, and build a strong platform for science and its commercialisation in NSW, in order to foster and an internationally competitive knowledge economy. The Ministry for Science and Medical Research works to educate and inform both government and the community on the issues facing science and medical research, promote science as a career to students, and communicate the health, economic and social benefits of science and medical research.
W: www.msmr.nsw.gov.au
E: ministry@msmr.nsw.gov.au
T:
02 9228 3614