Job description
Agency: Department of Industry, Tourism and Work
Unit: Wild Harvest Fisheries
Job title: Recreational Fishing Officer
Designation: Administrative Officer 5
Job type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Salary: $88,297 - $92,687
Location: Darwin
Position number: 35882 RTF 304081
Closing: 06/10/2024
Contact officer: Jake Maynard on 08 8999 2154 or
About the agency:
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.
If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Primary objective: Develop and deliver policy and advice to Government, key client groups, and the public on fishing tourism, recreational fishing, and the sustainable management of aquatic resources and fisheries in the Northern Territory (NT).
Context statement: This role is part of the Recreational Fishing Unit, operating with minimum supervision to engage with the public, liaise with key stakeholders, and manage fishing tourism and recreational fishing projects, programs, and advisory committees.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Assist with the development and delivery of policy, programs, and strategic planning to effectively manage the NT's fish and aquatic resources.
Assist with the development of advice, correspondences, and briefings to the Director, Fisheries Advisory Committees, the Minister, key client groups, and other government organisations on recreational fishing and the management of fish and aquatic resources.
Support partnerships and liaise with key client groups, government organisations, and indigenous groups.
Coordinate and manage activities of specified projects to ensure operations are targeted towards achieving departmental, government, and key client group's objectives.
Provide executive support to fishery committees, involving preparation of agendas, background papers, meeting organisation, minute-taking, and following up on recommendations of meetings.
Undertake extension, engagement, and education activities to support the implementation of fisheries rules and frameworks.
Selection criteria:
Essential:
Sound understanding of the principles and strategies used in the sustainable management of natural resources and Ecologically Sustainable Development with the ability to interpret and apply associated legislation.
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating, resolving conflict, liaising, and cooperating with clients, community groups, and other government organisations.
Experience in writing high-level correspondence, briefings, and reports.
Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision in a team environment showing a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
Skills in the use of information technology systems and digital platforms relevant to the management of natural resources.
Desirable:
Tertiary qualification or experience in fisheries or natural resource management.
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