Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Fisheries Compliance Unit
Job title Fisheries Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 76260094 RTF 360925 Closing 22/11/2026
Contact officer Simon Gummer, Manger Fisheries Compliance on 08 8999 2174 or [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360925

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
Provide a high standard of engagement, inspections, investigation, and enforcement of the Fisheries Act 1988 (the Act), as well as
administrative support to the Fisheries Compliance Unit (FCU).
Context statement
Officers will promote community awareness in relation to the fisheries rules and regulations in the Northern Territory. The FCU maintains
an active presence through fisheries compliance patrols, inspections and investigations, and works in partnership with the fisheries
management and research sections of NT Fisheries,



and key stakeholders, to set and deliver priorities. The successful applicant may be
required to work at weekends, public holidays and/or rosters, should have a current Driver’s Licence, ability to drive a manual and four-
wheel drive vehicle, Coxswain certificate of competency or equivalent (or ability to obtain one in a reasonable timeframe), ability and
willingness to travel to remote locations, which may include overnight stays.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice to the public and key stakeholders with respect to compliance with the Act.
2. Identify and investigate possible breaches of the Act.
3. Prepare written reports and briefs which are accurate and to a high standard.
4. Provide evidence in matters that proceed to court.
5. Provide administrative support to the FCU, including data entry, record maintenance and general administrative duties.
6. Provide support to Marine Ranger groups and Fisheries inspectors.
7. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of best practice procedures and policy to support the continuous

improvement of the FCU.
8. Participate in response to biosecurity incursions as required by the Senior Executive Director, Fisheries.




Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve conflict whilst engaging in potentially difficult, volatile and stressful situations.
2. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Sound understanding of natural resource management or relevant fisheries experience.
4. Ability to compile and analyse information.
5. Positive written and oral communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills, with an ability to articulate ideas in a

clear and concise manner that contribute positively to a small team.
6. Ability to conduct fieldwork effectively and safely in remote locations under minimal supervision with an understanding and

commitment to work health and safety standards.
7. Ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Knowledge and understanding of the fisheries compliance environment and issues within the Northern Territory and nationally.
2. Certificate IV in Investigations (Government) or similar.
Further information
An acceptable National Police Certificate (police clearance) is required. If not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at
applicant’s expense. Additionally, as part of the recruitment process, applicants may be subjected to psychometric, cognitive, or other
testing, with appropriate notification given where necessary. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be provided with a compulsory
uniform that must be worn in its entirety on every working day.

📌 Fisheries Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Darwin