Program Manager
2 days ago
TUMRA Program Manager (Affirmative Measures)
Townsville / Cairns
$94, $106,775.00 PA
Ongoing; Full-time
Applications close Wednesday 1 October, 2025
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Reef Authority)
is a Commonwealth non-corporate entity, and a statutory agency established by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Marine Park Act), reporting to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Our objective is the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community through the care and development of the Marine Park.
We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with extensive experience in Traditional Owner engagement, government processes, and strong communication and project management skills.
In this role, you will lead the development and maintenance of Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements (TUMRA) between Great Barrier Reef Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners, the Queensland Government and the Reef Authority. You will engage and liaise extensively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who identify as Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, their communities and their legal representative bodies to facilitate their involvement in Marine Park management.
As part of the Reef Authority's commitment to increase co-management, you will engage with Traditional Owners and across the Reef Authority and other managing agencies to increase meaningful partnerships between Traditional Owners. This includes delivering Sea Country Values Mapping projects in partnership with Traditional Owners.
You will manage and coordinate mapping projects, oversee contracts and ensure project outcomes are integrated across the Marine Operations Branch and the broader Reef Authority.
This role requires a team-oriented approach, with the ability to communicate across diverse audiences and coordinate interrelated projects. You will work closely and collaboratively with other areas of the Reef Authority, the Australian and Queensland governments' Reef Joint Field Management Program and a diverse network of stakeholders and Traditional Owners to achieve aligned and impactful results.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and is only open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants (further information is provided in the position description).
What's in it for you
- Lead culturally significant Sea Country projects
- Work closely with Traditional Owners and communities
- Be part of a high-performing, inclusive organisation
- Collaborate across government and legal bodies
- Contribute to ecologically sustainable Reef management
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development
What You'll Bring
- Extensive experience in Traditional Owner engagement
- Strong project and contract management skills
- Knowledge of government processes and marine planning
- Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills
- Ability to coordinate mapping and co-management initiatives
Help shape the future of Sea Country management through meaningful partnerships and collaborative projects.
Apply now
to make a lasting impact on one of the world's greatest natural treasures.
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