💼 Full-Time Position

Manager, Orpheus Island Research Station

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James Cook University
📍 Palm Island, Queensland, Australia
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Location
Palm Island, Australia
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Posted
June 24, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Full-time - 36.25 hours per week
  • HEWL 8 $111,960 - $128,567 + 17% Super & great benefits incl. relevant allowances
  • Live and work in one of the most extraordinary research environments in Australia
  • Deliver impact by supporting research that advances marine science, conservation, and tropical knowledge.

Be part of something remarkable

At James Cook University, our people are our greatest strength. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, respect and creating a sustainable future for the Tropics. As the Station Manager at Orpheus Island Research Station (OIRS), you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting world‑class research and education in one of the most unique marine environments on the planet.

This is a rare opportunity to combine leadership, operational management, and hands‑on fieldwork in a remote island setting — all while contributing to JCU’s...