About the Role
As the Permissions Compliance Officer, you will support the management and delivery of the Marine Park permissions compliance program—helping ensure activities across the Great Barrier Reef are sustainable, responsible, and aligned with legislative requirements. This is a
temporary, non‑ongoing opportunity through to 30 June 2026.
Working closely with internal teams, government agencies, and industry partners, you will lead audits, support compliance processes, analyse reports of non‑compliance, and contribute to the continual improvement of the Reef Authority's regulatory systems.
What's in it for you
* Make a real impact on the protection of the Great Barrier Reef
* Work with passionate experts across compliance, science, and marine management
* Lead diverse desktop and field-based audits across a world‑renowned environment
* Contribute to policy, monitoring strategies, and best‑practice compliance processes
* Opportunities for professional development in regulatory compliance and marine management
* Collaborative, supportive team environment with mentoring opportunities
What you'll bring
* Strong ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with databases and information management systems
* Critical thinking, problem‑solving capability, and initiative
* Ability to champion innovation and contribute to continuous improvement
* Effective team collaboration and support for colleagues
* Knowledge of environmental compliance, enforcement, or legislative interpretation
* Relevant qualifications or experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, environmental science, or natural resource management
Key Responsibilities
You will:
* Undertake regulatory compliance and interpret Marine Park legislation, policies, and guidelines
* Lead reef-wide desktop and field audits, applying inspector powers and delegations where required
* Support Environmental Management Charge (EMC) and post‑permit compliance processes
* Prepare official correspondence including advisory letters and audit reports
* Research, analyse, and action reports of non‑compliance
* Collate and present compliance statistics
* Contribute to the improvement of compliance systems, processes, and procedures
* Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and mentor team members
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 difference?
Join us in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and supporting sustainable use of this extraordinary World Heritage Area.
Apply now
and help shape the future of our Marine Park.