Location: Townsville, QLD / Canberra, ACT / Cairns, QLD

Type: Ongoing; Full-time

Closing Date: Thursday 6 November 2025

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) is seeking an experienced project professional with demonstrated engagement experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contribute to the development of contemporary strategic policy and partnership initiatives.

The position will also support the development and alignment of the Reef Authority’s strategic direction, contributing to and drafting, developing, implementing and reviewing policies and work in partnership with key stakeholders to maintain the resilience of the Reef and includes issues affecting the Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Great Barrier Reef.

Note: this position is an identified position and is one in which the duties involve extensive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Traditional Owners, Indigenous communities or their representatives.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation protecting a global icon
• Lead impactful projects with Traditional Owners and communities
• Flexible work locations: Townsville, Cairns or Canberra
• Collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Ongoing full-time role with career development opportunities
• Contribute to nationally significant environmental and cultural outcomes

What you’ll bring

• Strong understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Proven experience in project management, policy administration
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse communities
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Resilience, initiative, and a commitment to seeing projects through

About Us

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.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply today!