Project Officer Marine Biologist

Position Overview

Reef Catchments is seeking a Project Officer/ Marine Biologist to support the delivery of innovative seagrass restoration research and community engagement activities across the Whitsunday region.

Based in Proserpine this role provides a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of science conservation and community contributing to the resilience of Great Barrier Reef ecosystems. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver seagrass restoration projects including planning implementation monitoring and reporting on outcomes
• Undertake field-based activities such as seagrass planting habitat assessments and ecological monitoring
• Operate and maintain a seagrass nursery including propagation and husbandry of seagrass species
• Support research projects by assisting with fieldwork data collection and collaboration with research staff and students
• Engage with community stakeholders and Traditional Owners to deliver education training and on-ground activities
• Monitor project milestones budgets and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes
• Contribute to data management analysis and reporting to support both project and research objectives

About You

You are a passionate marine science professional with a strong interest in seagrass ecosystems andcoastal habitat restoration. You enjoy working both in the field and in a research environment and are equally comfortable getting your hands dirty as you are contributing to scientific outcomes.

You bring a practical solutions-focused mindset strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You are motivated by meaningful environmental outcomes and value working closely with community and research partners.

About Reef Catchments

Reef Catchments are the not-for-profit non-government natural resource management (NRM) organisation for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We facilitate change and work for long-term solutions to sustain protect and improve our regions natural resources and environment both now and into the future.

This role provides a rewarding professional career path and considerable work/life balance benefits. We offer a flexible and positive work environment with an opportunity to enhance and build yourskills and experience.

Benefits of working with us

• Yearly professional development budget
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Team building activities
• Wellness incentives
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Selection Criteria

• A degree in Marine Biology
• Knowledge of seagrass ecosystems and demonstrated experience in seagrass restoration and research
• Demonstrated experience in operating or managing an aquaculture facility
• Experience in project delivery including planning coordination and monitoring of activities and outcomes
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of computer literacy including data management and reporting
• Current C Class Drivers Licence
• Valid Blue Card (Working with Children) or ability to obtain

How to Apply

To apply for this position please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and about you sections of this advertisement along with a copy of your current up to date Resume for consideration.

For further information please contact Human Resources on (07)or email

Please forward your application to by 5pm Sunday 17 May 2026.