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Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Work unit Wild Harvest Fisheries

Trade

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 29/09/2024

Contact officer Jake Maynard on 08 8999 2154 or Jake.Maynard@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304081

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

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

Functioning within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, 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. The Recreational Fishing Unit sits within the Wild harvest Fisheries team, and the role works

closely with the Senior Recreational Fishing Officer, other fisheries managers and relevant staff.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with the development and delivery of policy, programs and strategic planning to effectively manage the NT's fish and

aquatic resources.

2. 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.

3. Support partnerships and liaise with key client groups, government organisations and indigenous groups.

4. Coordinate and manage activities of specified projects to ensure operations are targeted towards achieving departmental,

government, and as appropriate key client group's objectives.

5. Provision of executive support to fishery committees which involves preparation of agendas, background papers, meeting

organisation, minute taking and following up recommendations of meetings.

6. Undertake extension, engagement and education activities to support the implementation of fisheries rules and frameworks.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound understanding of the principles and strategies used in the sustainable management of natural resources and Ecologically

Sustainable Development with ability to interpret and apply associated legislation.

2. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects and meet deadlines.

3. Demonstrated experience in negotiating, resolving conflict, liaising and cooperating with clients, community groups, and other

government organisations.

4. Experience in writing high level correspondence, briefings and reports.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision in a team environment showing a high level of self-motivation and

initiative.

6. Skills in the use of information technology systems and digital platforms relevant to the management of natural resources.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification or experience in fisheries or natural resource management.