Join a passionate team dedicated to safeguarding Queensland’s iconic Great Barrier Reef while delivering real environmental and community benefits.

The Office of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage (OGBR&WH) drives Reef health outcomes by coordinating Queensland’s Reef strategies and programs including the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan, the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan and the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program. OGBR&WH also manages Reef report cards, regional waterway health partnerships and the Queensland Reef Assist Program.

As part of the Reef Programs Team, you’ll manage Reef Place-Based Integrated Projects aimed at improving water quality, promoting sustainable land management and supporting local communities. You’ll oversee contracts, ensure milestones and budgets are met and contribute to program design and stakeholder engagement.

Job details

Your contribution: 
As a Senior Policy Officer, you will manage workloads to meet deadlines, contribute to project planning, delivery, and evaluation, and maintain project documentation such as plans, risk registers, and budgets. The role involves providing advice to management, resolving issues, and fostering effective relationships with stakeholders, industry, and government. Additionally, you will be conducting research, offering technical and policy advice, preparing ministerial correspondence and briefings, and representing the Department at meetings.

More information on Place-based integrated Projects can be found on the website

What's in it for you? 
Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, & significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
• Work where you can truly engage your values & sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate & curious professionals. We're all different, & those differences are what make us great. Meet some of our amazing people here: 

About you: 
You will be a proactive individual who demonstrates strong leadership behaviours, project management expertise, and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have proven research and problem-solving skills to address complex environmental and water quality issues in reef catchments, along with knowledge of agricultural land management, contemporary practices and relevant policies. Strong communication, consultation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet organisational goals. You embody leadership behaviours, champion workplace safety, & foster equity, diversity, respect, & inclusion by bringing your unique perspectives to the team.

How to apply:
To apply for this role, please provide information about:
• why you are the best-suited person for this role.
You can provide these in:
• A tailored resume to highlight your relevant experience in relation to the requirements of the role, including key achievements from current and former positions.
• A short statement (1-2 pages) explaining why you believe you're the best fit for the role. Address the listed eligibility requirements and provide examples or evidence of how your skills, experience and the personal qualities align with the responsibilities outlined in ‘the role' and ‘what we are looking for' sections.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669494/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 669494 25 - Position Descripiton (Word, 609KB)