Work with us
Our staff are passionate and committed to protecting our precious Great Barrier Reef and its marine life. Teamwork is important to us and we work collaboratively to achieve our conservation goals to help people and nature thrive. Our staff work on programs along the length of the Great Barrier Reef, throughout Australia's east coast and at various international sites.
#Our team
We have a shared vision of a better future for coral reefs. We bring together science, community, industry and government to find and grow conservation and restoration solutions to deliver healthier coral reefs. Our culture is influenced by our workplace values, which are:
- We build Connection with people, culture and place to succeed.
- We have the Courage to face the task and the Bold Ambition to get it done.
- We act with Integrity always.
#Employee benefits
If you want to make a difference to coral reefs worldwide, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation may be the place for you. We offer the following benefits to staff:
- Birthday leave
- Cultural, religious and ceremonial leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gifted leave over Christmas shut-down period
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to visit the Reef and volunteer within our programs
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Salary packaging offered through Simplygreen (up to $15,900 per year)
#Current roles
Program Manager - Reef Wetlands Initiative - Brisbane / Townsville
The Program Manager – Reef Wetlands Initiative is responsible for day-to-day program management of the Reef Wetlands Initiative, a new GBRF-led program delivering a collaborative, strategic and prioritised approach to coastal wetland restoration across Great Barrier Reef catchments. This includes delivering core project management functions, such as budget tracking, workplan oversight, contract management and regular reporting to funders.
Project Officer - Resilient Reefs Pasifika
The Project Officer role sits within the Projects and Partnerships team and supports administration, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, communications and partner engagement for the Resilient Reefs Pasifika (RRP) initiative.
#Tomorrow needs you, now.
The Great Barrier Reef is in desperate need of support. Donate today to help grow new baby corals, creating a better future for the Reef.