Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Fisheries Management Job title Senior Fisheries Management Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type
Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $120,877
- $130,039 Location Darwin Position number 76260083 RTF 358085 Closing 18/10/2026 Contact Officer Blake Taylor, Manager Fisheries Operations on 08 8999 2119 or [email protected] About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358085 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Lead the delivery of operational fisheries management programs and provide specialist advice to ensure fisheries management arrangements achieve regulatory and sustainability objectives. Context statement The Senior Fisheries Management Officer operates within the Fisheries Operations Team reporting to the Manager Fisheries Operations. The position provides senior operational leadership across allocated fisheries and is responsible for fishery performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, operational issue resolution and implementation of fisheries management arrangements. The role works closely with the Fisheries Policy Team to ensure management arrangements remain effective and responsive to fishery outcomes. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Lead delivery of fisheries management arrangements,



harvest strategies and operational programs across allocated fisheries. 2. Monitor and assess fishery performance through analysis and interpretation of fisheries data. 3. Lead responses to emerging operational issues and recommend appropriate management actions. 4. Build and maintain productive relationships with industry stakeholders and represent Fisheries in operational management matters. 5. Manage export accreditation, reporting requirements, approvals, exemptions and cost recovery processes. 6. Coordinate fisheries data validation activities, including electronic monitoring and reporting programs. 7. Provide high-level operational advice and liaise with the Fisheries Compliance Unit on escalated matters. 8. Lead and mentor staff and contribute to continuous improvement of fisheries management systems and processes. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated experience leading complex fisheries, natural resource management or regulatory programs and delivering operational outcomes. 2. Ability to analyse data and information against set regulatory or policy performance standards to inform evidence-based decision
- making. 3. Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills. 4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex operational activities and deliver outcomes within competing timeframes. 5. Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and management arrangements. 6. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of technical reports and management advice. 7. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team setting, including supporting staff to deliver quality outcomes in high pressure environments. Desirable 1. Degree in fisheries science, marine science, environmental management, natural resource management or related discipline. 2. Experience working in a fisheries management, compliance or resource management environment.

📌 Senior Fisheries Management Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Darwin