Organisation: Victorian Fisheries Authority
Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry
Reference: VG/102305
Job posted: 15/11/2024
Closes: 01/12/2024
Classification: VPSG3
Job duration: 24 months
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
Work location: North East Region | Alpine
As a statutory authority, the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has the responsibility of managing Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way to ensure their ongoing sustainability, while supporting the value they deliver to the commercial, recreational, aquaculture, and Indigenous fishing sectors. We work with government and stakeholders to optimise the social, cultural, and economic benefits of Victoria's fisheries and aquaculture industries, while promoting sustainable and responsible practices.
The VFA supports the development of sustainable recreational and commercial fishing and aquaculture activities in Victoria and delivers recreational fishing and boating infrastructure projects and programs. We are committed to getting more people fishing by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to try fishing; to making it safer, cheaper, and easier for the boating and fishing communities to get out on the water; and to making local seafood more readily available for everyone to enjoy.
Our function is to ensure that the Government, Victorian fishing sector, and general community obtain the benefits of careful management to ensure demand can be sustainably supported into the future. This is achieved by matching demand to fish stocking and infrastructure, while providing up-to-date information on resource condition and supporting regulatory requirements.
Technical Officer (Fish Production and Stocking) - multiple roles available
24 months Fixed term Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) The Role
The fish production and stocking team based at Snobs Creek is responsible for the production and stocking of 10 million fish a year into Victorian public waters for recreational fishing purposes. Fish production for public waters stocking is a key Victorian Fisheries Authority priority and Victorian Government policy commitment.
The role of the Technical Officer (Fish Production and stocking) provides technical, administrative, and operational support to the department's recreational fish production and stocking program.
The position will sit within the Recreational Fishing Improvements team and will report directly to the Stocking Coordinator, Snobs Creek. There are no staff reporting to this position which will function as part of the fish production and stocking team based at Snobs Creek. This position is part of both the native fish and salmonid hatcheries, the stocking program, and will work closely with other areas of Victorian Fisheries Authority to achieve broader results.
The Team
The VFA is a statutory authority established to facilitate the effective management of Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way that ensures their ongoing sustainability. The VFA functions to ensure that the Government, the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, and the Victorian community can share in and obtain the benefits from sustainable fisheries management.
The VFA has around 190 employees located in the Melbourne CBD, metropolitan Melbourne, and across regional Victoria.
About you
Demonstrated expertise and/or experience of working within the agriculture or aquaculture sector Experience in data analytics and management Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Seeks all relevant information for problem solving Cooperates and works well with others Enthusiastic and committed Maintains stocking and fish production data and presents to staff, stakeholders, and management. Identifies processes, tasks, and resources required to achieve a goal; prioritises critical activities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required. Develops and implements systems and procedures to guide work and track progress. Recognises barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them. Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Rhiannon Atkinson, Stocking Coordinator – Snobs Creek Fisheries at
The authority is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive, and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at with the position number in the subject line.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1 December 2024.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Victorian Fisheries Authority job application system.
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