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 Excellent 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 First Nations Temporary Employment Register (Affirmative Measures)

The First Nations Temporary Employment Register is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples as an affirmative measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. The 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.

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:

1. Proof of Australian Citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate)
2. A current resume with contact details for at least two referees (one should be your current supervisor/manager)
3. 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.
- Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is a condition of engagement. You will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage if you are offered employment from the First Nations Employment Register.
- 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 opportunities can be offered with 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.

Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:
- Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
- 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help protect the Reef for future generations.

📌 2026 First Nations Employment Register (Affirmative Measures) (Australia)
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