We are seeking a customer focused, team player to join our team. This position will play a key role in delivering professional, high-quality customer service within the Finance section that is valued by our stakeholders. Your work will involve facilitating the booking of domestic and international travel in accordance with the Reef Authority’s travel policy, using the Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) travel arrangements, undertake the reconciliation and acquittal of travel documents and related expenditure, and provide advice on travel policies and procedures. What you'll bring
- You have high attention to detail and the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- You enjoy being part of a cohesive team, however, are also able to work autonomously when required.
- You are a natural problem solver, a doer, and are known for seeing things through.
- You are experienced in relationship and stakeholder management.
- You are eager to share knowledge with fellow employees to build team competencies and capable of contributing creative ideas to improve processing efficiencies and overall effectiveness.
- You are an excellent communicator. Your communication skills lead to strengthened internal relationships.
- You thrive under pressure, have an eye for detail, and don’t get flustered when faced with competing priorities. 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 cooperative culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. We are seeking a customer focused, team player to join our team. This position will play a key role in delivering professional, high-quality customer service within the Finance section that is valued by our stakeholders. Your work will involve facilitating the booking of domestic and international travel in accordance with the Reef Authority’s travel policy, using the Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) travel arrangements, undertake the reconciliation and acquittal of travel documents and related expenditure, and provide advice on travel policies and procedures. What you'll bring
- You have high attention to detail and the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- You enjoy being part of a cohesive team, however, are also able to work autonomously when required.
- You are a natural problem solver, a doer, and are known for seeing things through.
- You are experienced in relationship and stakeholder management.
- You are eager to share knowledge with fellow employees to build team competencies and capable of contributing creative ideas to improve processing efficiencies and overall effectiveness.
- You are an excellent communicator. Your communication skills lead to strengthened internal relationships.
- You thrive under pressure, have an eye for detail, and don’t get flustered when faced with competing priorities.



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. The key duties of the position include:
- Coordinate cost effective domestic and international travel arrangements including scheduling flights and ground transportation, booking accommodation, and handling any other trip-related tasks for Reef Authority employees and relevant external stakeholders in a timely manner in accordance with the WoAG policy.
- Build strong working relationships to help understand specific internal and external stakeholder needs, and interpret and apply a variety of legislation, policies, and procedures to provide a high level of customer service within the Finance section that is valued by all stakeholders.
- Assist in the relocation process for Reef Authority employees by interpreting and applying existing operational and administrative policies to determine the most appropriate course of action to meet both business and employee needs.
- Maintain accurate records on traveller profile accounts, ensure accurate travel payments are calculated and authorised in accordance with the Financial Delegations, and perform accurate financial reconciliation of Diners, Cabcharge and Purchase Cards with regards to travel related expenditure within req

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