ABOUT THE GBRF

Are you purpose driven and wanting to make a difference? Do you love working with smart and passionate people who are dedicated to creating impact for Australia’s most recognisable natural wonder? Do you long to work in a flexible and supportive workplace? We have the role for you!

At the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, we think big. We know the threats to coral reefs are too complex for one person or one solution to solve. That’s why we built a collaborative organisation to raise funds, invest in innovative ideas and design real-world, scalable conservation programs. We work in close partnership with communities, scientists, businesses and governments to do our work, in Australia and in the Pacific.

Our mission is to create a better future for coral reefs.

We collaborate with more than 500 dedicated partners on conservation projects in Australia and the Pacific. Our work is broad, but falls under our four overarching pillars: coral reef restoration, coastal habitat restoration, Pacific partnerships, and working with Traditional Owner communities. This is the critical decade for the world’s reefs. We cannot achieve our mission alone.

You could be the right fit for our team.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements
• Birthday Leave & recharge days
• Paid parental leave for permanent roles
• Additional leave offered over the Christmas break
• Flexible working arrangements
• Cultural, Religious and Ceremonial leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to visit the reef and volunteer within our programs
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Tailored induction program
• Salary Packaging (Please note, the Foundation is an environmental charity and as such employees are not exempt from FBT for salary packaging for some expenses, therefore the staff member will be required to pay the FBT on the relevant expenses they chose to package)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Management Office (PMO) Project Manager plays a pivotal role within the newly established PMO team at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF). The role, in conjunction with other members of the PMO team, is responsible for maintaining contract and project management standards, processes, and best practices across the organisation. This role reports to the PMO Lead and is essential to advancing GBRF’s strategic objectives by ensuring operational excellence in project execution. 

Working across the organisation, the PMO Project Manager cultivates strong relationships with GBRF team members, fostering effective communication and collaboration to support them in achieving their program objectives and contributing to broader organisational goals. This role will promote a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork with both internal and external stakeholders.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in project management, project accounting, administrative functions, or contract management.
• Degree in business administration or relevant field desirable.
• Systems knowledge: Experience using business platforms such as Asana, SharePoint, or similar project management tools.
• Organisation skills: Strong organisational abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem solving and Adaptability: Proven ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement improvements in dynamic environments.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and governance principles in project and contract management.
• Stakeholder Management and relationship building: Experience in managing diverse stakeholder relationships, ensuring their needs are met while aligning with organisational objectives.

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE

• The role is permanent full-time and based in Brisbane
• Flexible work arrangements are available
• The annual salary range is $100,000-120,000 plus superannuation (11.5%)

A position description is attached.