We are seeking a Parliamentary and Governance Coordinator to help the Reef Authority meet its accountability and performance obligations across parliamentary services, governance and corporate planning.

In this role, you’ll bring together information from across the Reef Authority and the broader Australian Public Service to support timely, accurate responses to government business. Working under the oversight of the Director and Assistant Director, you’ll contribute to a small team where sound judgement, responsiveness and collaboration matter.

What you'll bring

- Experience coordinating end-to-end parliamentary services in an Australian Government context, with an understanding of parliamentary processes, protocols and quality requirements.
- Strong coordination, reporting and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Well-developed research, writing and editing skills, including the ability to interpret guidance and prepare clear materials for different audiences.
- A collaborative, adaptable approach, with sound judgement, integrity and discretion, and the ability to work constructively in a small team and respond to feedback.
- Qualifications or relevant experience in government administration, public policy, governance, communications or a related field, and experience managing parliamentary workflows and using PDMS, are desirable

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 Outstanding Barrier Reef for future generations.

What you'll do

- Lead the coordination, advice, and responsive engagement in the Reef Authority’s ministerial and parliamentary business including ministerial submissions, Question Time briefs, Senate Estimates and committee hearings, parliamentary inquiries, and Questions on Notice.
- Scan, monitor, and provide advice to the Executive, Director, and Assistant Directors on accountability and performance obligations across parliamentary processes, governance, and corporate planning.
- Maintain productive working relationships while working across the Reef Authority and the APS, with a strong understanding of organisational operations and whole of government activity.
- Collect, analyse, and consolidate input from across the Reef Authority and the broader APS under the guidance of the Director and/or Assistant Director.
- Plan, write, edit, and proof-read a wide range of materials for the Reef Authority and the Strategic Governance section under the guidance of the Director and/or Assistant Director.
- As a small agency and team, from time-to-time you may be asked to support the organisation,



branch and section with duties outside of your usual span but within your capabilities.

Essential Requirements

- Demonstrated experience coordinating end-to-end parliamentary services in accordance with parliamentary processes, protocols, timeframes and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated aptitude and experience in coordination, reporting, or administrative delivery roles.
- Well-developed writing, editing, research, and interpretation skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal strengths, with the ability to work constructively within a small agency environment.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

- Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience government administration, public policy, governance, communications, or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage parliamentary workflows and use the Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS).

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.

📌 Parliamentary and Governance Coordinator (Canberra)
🏢 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
📍 Canberra