Managing a reef roughly the size of Italy demands many skills - and increasingly, it relies on strong digital and data capability.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Reef Authority) is strengthening its digital and data functions and is seeking current APS employees to register their interest in section 26 (s26) transfer opportunities to help deliver critical digital, technology, data and information outcomes.
About the Opportunities
We are seeking candidates with experience across a broad range of digital and data disciplines to support our evolving technology landscape and uplift our digital and data capability.
This is an chance to apply your expertise in a purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to protecting one of the world's most significant natural assets.
Vacancies may be identified in Townsville, Cairns or Canberra.
The key duties of the position include:
You may have experience in one or more of the following:
Technology and Digital (ICT):
Project and Program Management
Business Analysis
Change Management
Cyber Security and Risk Management
Service Management and Support
Procurement and Contract Management
Application and System Management
Cloud, Infrastructure and Platform Engineering
Network Engineering and Operations
Solution, Enterprise, or Technical Architecture
Digital Product Manager
Data and Information:
Data Analysis and Science
Data Engineering and Architecture
Data Governance and Management
Geospatial Services
Geospatial Analyst
Information Governance and Management
Records and Knowledge Management
There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.
You will only be contacted if a vacancy arises that suits your attributes, skills, and experience.
Your application will be considered until 30 June ****.
After this date you will be required to reapply.
Why join the Reef Authority?
At the Reef Authority,



you'll build a meaningful career while helping protect one of the world's most iconic natural assets.
We offer a supportive, flexible and purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.
You'll enjoy competitive APS employment conditions, including up to 15.4% employer superannuation, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations.
Eligibility
Your application must include:
A current resume with contact details for at least two referees (one should be your current supervisor/manager)
A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant digital and/or data skills and experience, the types of roles you are interested in, your current APS classification level and your interest in temporary and/or permanent transfer opportunities
Eligibility
To be considered, you must:
Be an ongoing APS employee
Be eligible for movement under section 26 of the Public Service Act ****
Hold Australian citizenship
Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the relevant classification
Ready to Make a Difference?
Register your interest today and bring your digital and data expertise to help protect the Reef for future generations.
Notes
Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:
Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act ****.
Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
Evidence of citizenship status.
Evidence of qualifications required of the role.
Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.
The Australian Government Security Clearance Application Guide Book provides information on minimum eligibility requirements for holding a security clearance at the required level.
Please ensure that you are able to provide the necessary documents if you apply for the position.
More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the AGSVA website.

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