Lead Coral Reef Rehabilitation for the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville

$117,323 - $128,590 PA

Applications close Monday 4th August 2025

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Reef Authority) is a Commonwealth non-corporate entity, and a statutory agency established by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Marine Park Act), reporting to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Our objective is the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community through the care and development of the Marine Park.

Managing a reef roughly the size of Italy demands many skills and talents, so you don't have to be a marine biologist to contribute to our mission. From finance to marketing roles, we have a team almost as diverse as the ecosystem we protect. Our commitment and dedication to the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian public have a long-lasting impact, and we are looking for individuals who can bring their unique skills, experience, and knowledge to our high-performing and inclusive organisation.

The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced natural resource manager to strengthen the Reef Authority’s understanding of and involvement in coral reef rehabilitation projects, particularly the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP). The position will work closely with Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) colleagues to contribute to planning, implementation and delivery of the RRAP Pilot Deployment Program (PDP).

The position will be required to work across policy, planning, legal, permitting and operational field delivery sections of the Reef Authority to provide coordinated oversight for the delivery of the RRAP PDP and other coral reef rehabilitation projects within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The position will work closely with partner agencies to ensure that emerging reef rehabilitation tools and techniques are informed by the best available science, that appropriate risk and benefit evaluations are conducted, and that they are compliant with Reef Authority legislation and policies. The position will also work to identify strategic and operational synergies between reef rehabilitation projects and existing programs including the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program and the Reef Joint Field Management Program. The provision of expert reef interventions advice to the Reef Authority and partner agencies is also a requirement of the position.

What’s in It for You

• Work on world-leading reef restoration programs
• Collaborate with top-tier science and marine agencies
• Influence policy and practice in a globally significant ecosystem
• Be part of a high-performing, inclusive government agency
• Enjoy a dynamic role with strategic and operational scope
• Contribute to the long-term protection of the Great Barrier Reef

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Marine Science, Engineering or related field
• Dive Master or equivalent occupational diving qualification

If you're a strategic thinker, expert project manager, and passionate about marine conservation, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Apply now and help shape the future of the Great Barrier Reef.