Senior Fisheries Officer (Administrative Officer 6) -- Darwin
2026-06-04T09:28:51+00:00
Northern Territory Government
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FULL_TIME
Darwin
Darwin NT
2000
Australia
Public Administration, and Government
Civil & Government, Farming & Outdoors, Protective Services, Management
2026-06-16T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background
Responsibilities
Investigate and enforce compliance with the Fisheries Act 1988.
Lead patrols, inspections, and investigations.
Provide advice to stakeholders and the public.
Compile briefs of evidence for court proceedings.
Provide administrative support to the FCU.
Mentor Fisheries Officers and Inspectors.
Assist in developing best practice procedures and policy.
Participate in biosecurity response as required.
Qualifications
Supervisory experience in compliance/enforcement environments.
Ability to interpret/apply legislation.
Investigation experience and evidence collection knowledge.
Strong communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations.
Coxswain certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable: Knowledge of NT Fisheries legislation, Certificate IV in Investigations.
- Investigate and enforce compliance with the Fisheries Act 1988.
- Lead patrols, inspections, and investigations.
- Provide advice to stakeholders and the public.
- Compile briefs of evidence for court proceedings.
- Provide administrative support to the FCU.
- Mentor Fisheries Officers and Inspectors.
- Assist in developing best practice procedures and policy.
- Participate in biosecurity response as required.
- Supervisory experience in compliance/enforcement environments.
- Ability to interpret/apply legislation.
- Investigation experience and evidence collection knowledge.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations.
- Coxswain certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Knowledge of NT Fisheries legislation (Desirable).
- Certificate IV in Investigations (Desirable).
- Supervisory experience in compliance/enforcement environments.
- Ability to interpret/apply legislation.
- Investigation experience and evidence collection knowledge.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations.
- Coxswain certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Knowledge of NT Fisheries legislation (Desirable).
- Certificate IV in Investigations (Desirable).
JOB-6a21455367075
Vacancy title:
Senior Fisheries Officer (Administrative Officer 6) -- Darwin
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government, Farming & Outdoors, Protective Services, Management]
Jobs at:
Northern Territory Government
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 16 2026
Duty Station:
Darwin | Darwin NT
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Responsibilities
Investigate and enforce compliance with the Fisheries Act 1988.
Lead patrols, inspections, and investigations.
Provide advice to stakeholders and the public.
Compile briefs of evidence for court proceedings.
Provide administrative support to the FCU.
Mentor Fisheries Officers and Inspectors.
Assist in developing best practice procedures and policy.
Participate in biosecurity response as required.
Qualifications
Supervisory experience in compliance/enforcement environments.
Ability to interpret/apply legislation.
Investigation experience and evidence collection knowledge.
Strong communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations.
Coxswain certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable: Knowledge of NT Fisheries legislation, Certificate IV in Investigations.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
Applications must include:
- One‑page summary about you
- Detailed resume
- Copies of tertiary qualifications
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