Fisheries Management Officer

7 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Victorian Fisheries Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Fisheries Authority

**Salary**: $56,834 - $64,911

Occupation: Graduate

Reference: VG/101068

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Fisheries Management Officer (Graduate Development Program)**
- _Salary: $62,604 per annum (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Fixed term role: 2 years_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available for University students)_
- _Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne_

**The Role**

The two-year Graduate Program is a great entry level opportunity for a student or recent graduate to join the Victorian Fisheries Authority and the Victorian Public Service.

The position will utilise your knowledge and expertise to make impactful decisions that ensure the continued sustainability and growth of Victoria's marine, freshwater and aquaculture fisheries.

The responsibilities of the Fisheries Management Officer will include:

- Gain hands-on-experience undertaking fieldwork, fishing promotional events, scientific research, and analysis for policy and project developments throughout the VFA organisation.
- Take advantage of opportunities to get out of the office and explore Victoria, on land and on the water, when working at fish hatcheries, undertaking field studies and observing education and enforcement operations.
- Work collaboratively within and across VFA branches and actively support Directors and other senior managers in the delivery of VFA programs.

**The Team**

The position of Fisheries Management Officer forms a part of the Fisheries Management branch of the Victorian Fisheries Authority.

The VFA has the responsibility of managing Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way to ensure their ongoing sustainability, while supporting the value they deliver to the commercial, recreational, aquaculture and Indigenous fishing sectors.

**About You**
- Demonstrated analytical skills that can provide innovative solutions to relevant issues.
- Well-developed organisational skills with a strong ability to work independently and prioritise tasks at hand.

To be considered for this role you must have recently completed or be in you final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

A qualification in marine science, agriculture or natural resources preferred, but all other qualifications will be considered.

**Further Information**

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on 24 March 2024**.



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