Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $133,636 - $143,634
(including salary $113,938 - $122,574)
Wild Harvest Fisheries
Darwin
Two fixed vacancies are available, one fixed for 3 years and one fixed for 4 years.

Join our dynamic Northern Territory's Fisheries team and lead with purpose to shape the future of fisheries in the Northern Territory. Please note that there are two positions on offer, each with a different end date.

About Fisheries NT

Fisheries NT delivers evidence-based management of fish stocks, the effective management of ecological risks and economic development of fishing, aquaculture and seafood businesses. As stewards of a public resource, the team aims to protect the NT’s aquatic resources while maximising social and economic benefits to the community. This is achieved through management actions that consider, and provide opportunities and benefits for the traditional, commercial, recreational and fishing tourism sectors.

The Role

As a Fisheries Management Officer, you will lead and supervise the development of policy and provide advice to Government, key stakeholders, and the public on the sustainable management of aquatic resources in the Northern Territory. You will also coordinate the financial and administrative aspects of projects, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.

Key Duties

Lead strategic planning to facilitate effective policy development and delivery of operational frameworks.

Develop and implement policy to ensure sustainable management and development of NT's fish and aquatic resources.

Provide expert advice to the Director of Fisheries, the Minister responsible for Fisheries and other government organisation on the sustainable management of fish and aquatic resources.

Facilitate meetings and negotiate outcomes with key stakeholders, government organisation and indigenous groups.

Ensure projects and operations are targeted towards achieving departmental, government, and as appropriate, key client group's objectives.

Supervise staff and support their development to improve the capacity and capability of the work team.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will need to bring strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and delivering outcomes on time. You’ll have the ability to analyse data and draw evidence-based conclusions, engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and produce clear, well-structured written communications. You’ll also be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with proficiency in digital tools relevant to natural resource management.

Learn about us:

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Recreational Fishing in the NT

Explore the Territory:

Greater Darwin and surrounds regional guide

Top End Regional Guide

NT Fisheries acknowledges the importance of sea country to Aboriginal people and we are working with Aboriginal communities to support their participation in the seafood industry, marine resource management, and protection of aquatic resources

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Blake Taylor on 08 8999 2119 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 76250075
Closing date: 16/06/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search