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
The Parliamentary and Governance Coordinator supports and coordinates the Reef Authority's accountability and performance obligations across parliamentary, governance, and corporate planning processes.
The role leads timely delivery of high-quality Senate Estimates briefs, Questions on Notice, Ministerial submissions, correspondence, coordination requests, and other government business.
Under the Director and Assistant Director's oversight, the position writes materials, analyses information, and liaises with stakeholders on corporate planning and performance reporting frameworks.
About You
* Experienced in parliamentary services in an Australian Government context.
* Adept at coordination, reporting, and administrative delivery roles with set deadlines.
* Able to research, write, and edit high quality written materials for a range of audiences.
* Confident to research, interpret, and apply tasking instructions and guidance materials.
* Organised with an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in tasks and deliverables.
* Display integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion with sensitive matters.
* Collaborate well with others across the Reef Authority and Australian Public Service.
* Able to respond well to guidance and feedback in a government and governance context.
* Able to understand the broader operating environment of the organisation and government.
* Display a desire to contribute to the success of the team and working in harmony.
* Flexible in how and where you work and willing to support your team in a range of areas.
The key duties of the position include:
* Lead the coordination, advice, and responsive engagement in the Reef Authority's ministerial and parliamentary business including ministerial submissions, Question Time briefs, Senate Estimates and committee hearings, parliamentary inquiries, and Questions on Notice.
* Scan, monitor, and provide advice to the Executive, Director, and Assistant Directors on accountability and performance obligations across parliamentary processes, governance, and corporate planning.
* Maintain productive working relationships while working across the Reef Authority and the APS, with a strong understanding of organisational operations and whole of government activity.
* Collect, analyse, and consolidate input from across the Reef Authority and the broader APS under the guidance of the Director and/or Assistant Director.
* Plan, write, edit, and proof-read a wide range of materials for the Reef Authority and the Strategic Governance section under the guidance of the Director and/or Assistant Director.
* As a small agency and team, from time-to-time you may be asked to support the organisation, branch and section with duties outside of your usual span but within your capabilities.
Eligibility
Essential Requirements
* Demonstrated experience coordinating end-to-end parliamentary services in accordance with parliamentary processes, protocols, timeframes and quality requirements.
* Demonstrated aptitude and experience in coordination, reporting, or administrative delivery roles.
* Well-developed writing, editing, research, and interpretation skills.
* Demonstrated interpersonal strengths, with the ability to work constructively within a small agency environment.
Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience
* Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience government administration, public policy, governance, communications, or a related field.
* Proven ability to manage parliamentary workflows and use the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).
Notes
To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
The position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.