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Project Officer Digital and Data - Vacancy DetailsPosition:Organisation Unit:Location:Package:Closing:Synopsis:Project Officer Digital and DataAPS4TownsvilleOngoing/Non-ongoing; Full-timeApplications close Tuesday 8 July, 2025The 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.Managing a reef roughly the size of Italy demands many skills and talents, so you don''t have to be a marine biologist to contribute to our mission. From finance to marketing roles, we have a team almost as diverse as the ecosystem we protect. Our commitment and dedication to the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian public have a long-lasting impact, and we are looking for individuals who can bring their unique skills, experience, and knowledge to our high-performing and inclusive organisation.The PositionWe are seeking a project officer digital and data to join our small team, working to support access to, and use of, data to inform management decisions for the Great Barrier Reef. The position includes contribution to data management and analysis as well as the design, development, testing and maintenance of digital systems and products. Examples of relevant digital systems and products include the databases, maps, and decision support tools associated with the Reef Knowledge System.The work of the position helps ensure the usefulness, ease of use, and efficiency of digital tools and associated business processes. The position also supports use of data and digital products to effectively communicate science.About YouYou communicate clearly, focusing on key points using appropriate language in written and oral presentations.You have an eye for detail and use sound judgement when solving problems.You see tasks through to completion, work within agreed priorities and commit to achieving quality outcomes, adhering to documentation procedures.You enjoy working with data and are proactive in growing your skills and competencies, particularly in relation to use of specialised software for analysing and presenting data.You enjoy working with a diverse range of people and can contribute productively to the development of plans, strategies and team goals.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to sourcing, quality control, and analysis of data using contemporary software and data management methods to support inclusion of data (and insights generated from it) in the Reef Authoritys information systems.Collaborate to synthesise and present various data to provide expert, timely, practical, transparent, and risk-based advice on matters relevant to the work of the section.Contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of digital systems (such as dashboards, maps, and other visualisation and decision support tools) and business processes to support use of data in reporting products and operational delivery of Reef management.Collaborate productively with staff across the section and branch as required, by contributing to intra- and inter-section project and corporate planning.Assist with stakeholder engagement activities to gather and share information to support the work of the section.For more information about this opportunity, please contact Susan Sobtzick, Assistant Director Decision Support Systems 0403 921 873EligibilityThe successful candidate will have d emonstrated skills working with data (i.e. its management and analysis).To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.The position requires a Baseline security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.NotesThe 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: to applyPlease 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: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.any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.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.Please complete your application online and provide:your pitch (as described above and in the position description).proof of Australian citizenship (an Australian Passport or Australian Birth Certificate)a current curriculum vitae (resume)Applicants are advised to read further information provided on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Careers website .PLEASE NOTE: - The panel may not consider additional information such as a cover letter or content exceeding the page limit. #J-18808-Ljbffr