We are seeking an executive professional to join our team working to protect the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. As a Director, you will lead a team providing strategic advice and project management excellence in relation to a number of marine management interventions designed to protect the Great Barrier Reef. The team is focussed on delivering the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program and supporting the delivery of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program. Directors are considered part of a leadership group at the Reef Authority with responsibilities for staff and budget management, and an expectation of supporting broader stewardship initiatives across the agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment to deliver high quality outcomes, meet deadlines and achieve organisational goals.
• Deliver high level governance for Reef Intervention Programs, including judicious procurement, contract and budget management.
• Develop and maintain high level and effective working relationships with Australian and Queensland government agencies, Traditional Owners, research institutions and industries that use the Great Barrier Reef.
• A high level ability to provide evidence-based strategic advice to senior executives, the Marine Park Authority Board and Ministers, ensuring alignment with Government objectives and emerging opportunities.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate persuasively, and provide high quality briefs, reports and submissions.
• Promote a culture of risk and safety management in the delivery of field activities, including supporting contractors to the Reef Authority.

The Person

• You are a natural leader and have a passion for empowering colleagues.
• You are experienced in setting and meeting strategic objectives, and ensuring appropriate resource development and management.
• You will be a very experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in managing complex projects including those that involved outsourcing of operational works.
• You will have excellent negotiation skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively with individuals, stakeholder groups and management.
• You have a proven track record in high-level problem solving with an emphasis on planning and project management of complex environmental issues.
• You will have extensive experience in contract management and government procurement.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

• Project Management qualified or possess equivalent project management experience.
• Minimum of degree level qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in Environmental Science, Engineering or other relevant field.
• Experience in Government procurement processes.
• The ability to hold and maintain a current unrestricted Australian Drivers licence.
• The ability to travel, sometimes overnight or for multiple days, including to remote and regional locations.

About the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: The Reef Authority is dedicated to the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef. We work closely with stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, marine industries, and local communities, to deliver positive environmental outcomes and ensure the Reef’s resilience.

At the Reef Authority, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and leadership at all levels and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Join us in protecting the Great Barrier Reef – lead, inspire, and make an impact today! Apply now!