Malcolm Mann

Bachelor of Environmental Science

CA42

On campus

Undergraduate

Rockhampton

2009

Alumni Malcolm Mann wearing a blue shirt.

Malcolm (or Mal) is a Darumbal Traditional Custodian of the Rockhampton region and is employed as a Director for ReefTO (https://reefto.au/). Mal has worked as a trainee Community Marine Ranger to an experienced Executive Manager level. He has founded such things as the Darumbal Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement, Darumbal Land and Sea Ranger Program, and involved in the Southern Plan of Management with over two decades of expertise in Traditional Owner Reef Management matters. With a strong cultural background and a passion for empowering Traditional Owners with looking after sea country, Mal has contributed to numerous successful projects in various sectors over the years, including in his country Darumbal, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Great Barrier Reef Foundation and other numerous Traditional Owner reef and catchment governance groups.

Mal has developed and implemented multiple programs and frameworks through his work, and values partnerships. Throughout his career, Mal has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a drive for continuous improvement. His innovative approach and strategic mindset have consistently delivered results that exceed expectations. Mal is also known for his mentoring ability, helping youth to grow and succeed in their careers. Mal enjoys boating and fishing and spending time with family, participating in reef & catchment Traditional Owner governance initiatives, and contributing to projects. Mal is a prominent figure in the Great Barrier Reef community, with some of his career highlights has included presenting at several international, national and regional forums, serving as a previous Chair for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee, an active advisor on the Great Barrier Reef Foundation Traditional Owner Advisory Group since 2018 and a Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Steering Group member that has shaped the Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Implementation Plan.