As a Senior Permits Compliance Officer, you'll join a small, collaborative team delivering the Marine Park permit compliance program.
The role combines compliance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including:
Leading desktop and field audits
Investigating reports of non-compliance
Preparing official correspondence
Working with internal teams, government agencies and stakeholders across the tourism and reef research sectors
Why join the Reef Authority?
Opportunity to contribute to the long-term protection of the Great Barrier Reef
Supportive, inclusive workplace and flexible work arrangements
Career development and meaningful work benefiting the Reef and future generations
What you'll do:
Deliver permit compliance and enforcement activities
Lead desktop and field audits
Provide advice and official correspondence to permit holders




Build strong stakeholder relationships and support team capability
Analyse compliance information and contribute to reporting
Improve compliance strategies, policies and procedures
What you'll bring:
Robust communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Sound analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience using information management systems
Collaborative, adaptable approach and commitment to continuous improvement
The successful applicant must hold, or be able to obtain, a Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
Interested?
View the full position details and submit your application.

📌 Senior Permits Compliance Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Environmental Jobs
📍 Townsville