Director Fisheries Management
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 152,751 – AUD 166,487 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants suitable for a Senior Administrative Officer 2 level leadership role in fisheries management may apply. The role is based in Darwin and is intended for candidates able to handle strategic, operational, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities in a commercial fisheries environment.
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Job description
Role overview
This role is focused on directing fisheries management for the Northern Territory’s commercial fisheries. The position leads a team responsible for both strategic oversight and day-to-day operational management, with an emphasis on sustainable outcomes, compliance, and effective delivery of policy settings and administrative processes.
Key purpose
The Director of Fisheries Management provides leadership across commercial fisheries management, using evidence-based and risk-aware decision-making to support responsible resource use. The role also involves shaping strategic advice and coordinating operational functions so that fisheries programs are implemented effectively.
Accountabilities
The position works across government, industry, and community stakeholders to help deliver fisheries management outcomes that are practical, compliant, and aligned with policy objectives.
Additional job details
- Vacancy number: 022806
- Agency: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Work unit: Fisheries Management
- Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Contact person: Phillipa Hunter, Senior Director Aquatic Resources
- Contact phone: 08 8999 2164
- Contact email: Phillipa.Hunter@nt.gov.au
- Remuneration package: $179,451 - $195,425
- Base salary included in package: $152,751 - $166,487
- Experience level: Senior Administrative Officer 2