Job Opportunity: Manager At Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Job Opportunity: Manager at Australian Fisheries Management Authority The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of EL 1 Manager – Small Pelagic, Scallop and Squid Fisheries within the Fisheries Management Branch, located in the Majura Park office in Canberra, Australia.
The Demersal and Midwater Fisheries team provide advice to the AFMA Commission on key issues relating to the management of the fisheries, including setting total allowable catches (TACs) for key species and developing measures to minimise the impact of the fisheries on the environment.
The primary focus of the role is to deliver ecologically sustainable, cost-effective and efficient fisheries management services to the government, the fishing industry and other key stakeholders on behalf of the Australian community.
The successful applicant will be able to supervise a small team across two office locations and work collaboratively alongside each other to ensure that key operational outcomes are met.
The successful applicant will: have qualifications and/or experience in fisheries management, marine science or related fields; be required to hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance; have the ability to undertake interstate travel as required.
AFMA staff are employed under the Australian Public Service Act 1999.
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
Closing date for applications: Thursday, 18 February 2021 (11pm Canberra Time) #J-18808-Ljbffr