Register Your Interest Today and Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef 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 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Reef Authority) invites motivated individuals to submit a general Expression of Interest (EOI) for temporary employment opportunities. About the Temporary Employment Register Our Temporary Employment Register enables us to quickly fill short-term roles across the Reef Authority when vacancies arise. By joining, you'll be considered for non-ongoing opportunities - typically 3 to 18 months - across a wide range of disciplines. Positions may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on team needs and operational priorities. Current APS employees interested in temporary transfers and secondment opportunities are encouraged to register their interest in working with us via this register. First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply via the First Nations Employment Register on our Careers page. The key duties of the position include When applying, please indicate your area(s) of interest. Our job families include: Accounting and Finance Business and Organisational Management Communications and Engagement Compliance and Regulation Data and Research Human Resources ICT and Digital Intelligence and Information Management Legal and Parliamentary Policy Program and Project Management Science Your application must include: Proof of Australian Citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate) A current resume with contact details for at least two referees (one should be your current supervisor/manager) A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us: - Your areas of interest to assist with job matching - Relevant skills and experience Important Information This is a register of interest only. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee an offer of employment. You may be contacted if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. Employment, if offered, will be non-ongoing for a specified term (typically 3-18 months). Ongoing engagement or promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 is not possible through this register. Non-ongoing contracts can be offered for an initial engagement of up to 12 months, with the option to extend to a total period of 18 months. Your registration will remain active until 31 December 2026. After this time, you will need to renew your registration by submitting a new application to our 2027 register. We do not accept unsolicited résumés from recruitment agencies.
