Project Officer Reef and Islands null

We are seeking an enthusiastic project officer to assist with the delivery of activities associated with reef and island conservation (and the species these habitats support), intervention and management components of the Australian and Queensland government’s Reef Joint Field Management Program in relation to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The position has a team focus, providing support across the Reef Conservation Actions work program.

Non-ongoing contract to 30/06/2023 however a merit pool may be created to fill the position permanently should it become vacant in the next 18 months.

The Person

• You are passionate and knowledgeable about marine and island environments.
• You are a natural problem solver, a doer and are known for seeing things through.
• You are logical, have an eye for detail and can calmly manage competing priorities.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply scientific information, legislation and policy.
• You enjoy being part of a cohesive and high performing team.

Duties

1. Provide project support services to key Reef Conservation Actions projects, including drafting and reviewing of project documentation, collating and synthesising scientific and other information for project reporting requirements, and assisting with contract and procurement processes.
2. Develop and update Reef Conservation Actions project communication products, including webpages, public moorings maps, project case studies and newsletter articles.
3. Assist with duties to support the summer and cyclone season reef health and impacts management, including collating and summarising scientific information from multiple sources.
4. Deliver a high standard of client service through effective communication, consultation and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

As an APS employee you may be reassigned to a different set of duties at the same classification level at the discretion of the agency head (CEO), taking account of operational requirements in the agency.

Eligibility requirements & qualifications

Applicants must:

1. be an Australian citizen at time of applying for position,
2. be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance, failure to do so will result in termination of employment.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

• Project management and reporting experience
• Degree level qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in the natural sciences and/or natural resource management or other relevant field.

Preparing your application

You will be required to prepare a response document (“pitch”) in MSWord or PDF format using standard margins and size 11 Arial font.
Please prepare a ‘pitch’, which does not exceed two pages, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

1. how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role,
2. any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role,
3. how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.

Your application must include;

1. a completed Applicant Details Form (located on the GBRMPA Tools and Tips page)
2. your ‘pitch’ (as described above)
3. proof of Australian citizenship
4. a current curriculum vitae (resume) that includes

• an outline of your career history
• qualifications and/or formal/informal training relevant to the position
• contact details for at least two recent referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.  For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability