Description:
PN293 Compliance Officer
APS4
Ongoing/Non-ongoing; Full-time
Closing: Sunday 30th March 2025, 11.59pm AEST
Contact Officer : Jo Berry, Assistant Director Compliance Monitoring; 07 4726 0577
The Position
We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join our small team. This position works as a part of the Compliance Assessment Team within the Reef Joint Field Management Program for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, which is jointly funded and managed by the Australian and Queensland Governments. This is an office-based role.
The Compliance Assessment Team undertakes key administrative functions including supporting the investigations and field operations teams within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Field activities are delivered across the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park (State) and Island National Parks (State), which are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
The position has a team focus, providing support to the Reef Joint Field Management Program through the assessment of reported offences, the administration of supporting systems, and the management of information and databases to support field surveillance operations and investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess reported offences occurring in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and make recommendations based on compliance policy.
- Undertake administrative tasks in relation to reports of offences occurring in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
- Monitor, extract and present data from databases, including the compliance database and vessel tracking system, and other systems to assist in the identification of offences, trends, and to provide support for field surveillance operations and investigations.
- Assist in the roles of Exhibit Officer and Accountable Documents Officer by recording and managing evidence and documents relating to court proceedings.
- Provide broad general section support including assisting with projects and training as required.
- Engage and consult effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Utilise databases to prepare accurate and informative statistical and analytical reports as required.
About You
- You thrive under pressure, have an eye for detail and don’t get flustered when faced with competing priorities.
- You will be proficient in administration tasks including drafting and reviewing internal and outbound correspondence, working with spreadsheets and databases including building queries and extracting data.
- You will have, or be able to quickly acquire, knowledge of environmental compliance and enforcement strategies.
- You have the ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy.
- You possess sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- You enjoy being part of a cohesive team.
Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the multiple uses of, and the management framework for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area.
- Relevant experience in marine protected area compliance.
About the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: The Reef Authority is dedicated to the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef. We work closely with stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, marine industries, and local communities, to deliver positive environmental outcomes and ensure the Reef’s resilience.
At the Reef Authority, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and leadership at all levels and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How to apply for the position
Please ensure you read the instructions below and on the Position Description carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.
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’, as outlined in the Position Description, 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.
When you include an example, you should explain;
- your personal role in the task.
- the methods you used.
- any barriers you were able to overcome, and
- the outcome.
When crafting your response, we encourage you to review ‘Cracking the Code’ and the relevant Australian Public Service Work Level Standards which can be found on the Australian Public Service Commission website: www.apsc.gov.au.
Your application must include:
1. your ‘pitch’ (as described above and in the position description).
2. proof of Australian citizenship (an Australian Passport or Australian Birth Certificate)
3. 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.
Applicants are advised to read further information provided on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Careers website.
To apply for this position, please see the vacancy listing on The Reef Authority’s Career Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: - The panel may not consider additional information such as a cover letter or content exceeding the page limit.
The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.
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