We are seeking an experienced regulatory professional to lead a small team delivering a compliance program for Marine Park permits and administer the Environmental Management Charge.

Marine Park permits help protect the Great Barrier Reef while enabling ecologically sustainable use. As Assistant Director Permits Compliance, you’ll lead a small team delivering a permits compliance program and administering the Environmental Management Charge.

You’ll bring regulatory experience to work that connects permit decisions with compliance outcomes. Working closely with internal compliance and application assessment teams, government agencies and Reef-dependent industries, you’ll help support effective regulation of activities in the Marine Park.

What you'll do

- Lead and support a small team to deliver quality outcomes in a productive, collaborative environment.
- Direct the permits compliance program and administration of the Environmental Management Charge.
- Improve the policies, strategies, procedures and systems that support consistent program delivery.
- Build effective working relationships across the Reef Authority and with the Queensland Government.
- Provide high-level advice and recommendations on permit compliance and Environmental Management Charge issues to senior management, legal advisers, investigators and stakeholders.
- Prepare clear briefs, reports,



presentations and submissions to inform decisions.

What you'll bring

- Knowledge of contemporary compliance risk and enforcement strategies relevant to marine protected areas.
- A demonstrated ability to negotiate persuasively with partner agencies, stakeholders and client groups.
- Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- An adaptable approach to change and improvement, with the ability to align operational priorities with organisational objectives.
- Collaborative leadership, effective communication and a high standard of integrity and probity.

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 team-oriented culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations.

Apply now to lead permits compliance work that supports the protection and ecologically sustainable use of the Marine Park.

📌 Assistant Director Permits Compliance (Townsville)
🏢 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
📍 Townsville