Boat Ramp Survey Officer

7 days ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia IPA Personnel Services Full time

IPA have a long-standing history of providing staff to Queensland Government departments and are currently partnering with our client to recruit a **Boat Ramp Survey Officer** on the Sunshine Coast. **Fisheries Queensland** leads development of the policy framework to protect and conserve fisheries resources, while maintaining profitable commercial and enjoyable recreational fishing sectors.

We are looking for an avid fisher who easily identify different species and is happy to interview fellow fishing friends as they come in from their daily fishing trips. Must be able to use a tablet for data collection via an online platform.

**Your opportunity**:
Operating from within Fisheries Queensland, you will be involved in collecting recreational fishing information at boat ramps in the Sunshine Coast region. This work involves interviewing recreational fishers at boat ramps when they return from fishing trips to collect information about the trip. Fish will need to be identified and measured to the nearest centimetre. Survey shifts at ramps last for four hours. Full training is provided together with offsite support from the survey coordinator via regular telephone conversations.

**Key duties and accountabilities**
- Engaging with recreational fishers at boat ramps to collect information about fishing trips
- Identify, count and measure a suite of more than **40 species of fish**:

- Follow interview protocols and record data accurately and clearly
- Communicate clearly and politely with recreational fishers
- Work well with others in the team

**Key capabilities**
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to the sampling protocol
- Record data clearly and accurately
- Reliable and punctual and maintain communication with offsite supervisors
- Able to handle some challenging questions from the general public
- Comfortable talking with the general public
- Able to safely climb onto boats
- Able to assess risk and be safe at a boat ramp
- Able to identify commonly caught recreational species and measure them quickly

**Mandatory requirement/special conditions**
- Punctual and reliable because of the independent nature of the work
- Able to identify commonly caught recreational species or the ability to rapidly acquire those skills
- Friendly, approachable personality
- Access to vehicle and current Queensland C-class driver's licence
- Mobile phone
- Ability to work 5 x 4 hours shifts / Month including a mix of weekend and weekday shifts
- Morning and Afternoon shifts available: 8am-12pm or 12pm-4pm.
- Must be available on Fridays
- Ability to work across multiple Sunshine Coast locations **-** Noosa, Mooloolaba, Kawana and Caloundra ramps
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

**Position functional requirements**
- Ability to climb into boats on trailers and lift fish up to 10kg
- Friendly persona
- Squatting / kneeling
- Exposed to the elements: sun, wind & rain

**Desirable abilities

  • Boat Ramp Survey Officer

    7 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia IPA Personnel Services Full time

    IPA have a long-standing history of providing staff to Queensland Government departments and are currently partnering with our client to recruit a **Boat Ramp Survey Officer** on the Gold Coast. **Fisheries Queensland** leads development of the policy framework to protect and conserve fisheries resources, while maintaining profitable commercial and enjoyable...

  • Boat Building

    7 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Riviera Australia Full time

    **Job Summary**: At least 3 years’ experience A professional demeanour Self-motivated,positive attitude and strong work ethic Excellent communication skills Riviera is Australia's most awarded luxury motor yacht builder. **Working at Riviera**: Live, work & play amongst the beautiful Gold Coast Marine Precinct State of the art facility, conveniently...

  • Marine Officer Grade 2

    3 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

    **Accountabilities include**: - Ensure maintenance and operational procedures are current and consistently applied - Ensure maintenance of operational plant, vessels, equipment, including pollution response equipment - Participate in the development/review and observance of Safety Management Systems and procedures around the operation and maintenance of...

  • Field Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Roy Morgan Full time

    Location: - Sunshine Coast- Employment Type: - CA - Casual- Department: - Interviewers - Face-to-FaceAmong our many important and long running research projects, Roy Morgan is very proud to announce we have secured a very prestigious face to face national study: the Domestic Tourism Statistics study funded by the Federal Government department of Austrade....

  • Surveyors & Survey Technicians - Snowy Hydro 2.0 Project

    6 days ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Bennett + Bennett Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Introduction:Are you looking for a new challenge and the chance to contribute to an iconic project? Bennett + Bennett currently has multiple FIFO positions on a 14:7 roster available to work on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 Project located near Cooma, NSW. If you are an experienced and motivated Surveyor based in the Southeast QLD, Sydney, or Melbourne regions, then...

  • Assistant Electorate Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Parliamentary Service Full time

    The objectives of the Assistant Electorate Officer position are: - Provide secretarial, executive and administrative support; - Supporting and engaging with constituents and community groups; and - General administration of the daily operations of the electorate office. Whilst the above are broad objectives set for the position, specific tasks may...

  • Surveyors (All Levels) - Queensland

    1 week ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia SMEC Full time

    **The Role** Due to recent project wins and a confirmed pipeline of work across Queensland, SMEC is looking to recruit talented Surveyors across all levels to join our Urban Communities division on a casual, part-time or full-time basis. Your project portfolio will consist of urban / land development, residential subdivisions and major infrastructure...

  • Procurement Officer

    2 days ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Telwater Hub Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Introduction About the companyTelwater is Australia's largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.Description About the role: Telwater is seeking a Procurement Officer to join our team based in Coomera. As a key member of the Purchasing department, you will play a crucial role in...

  • Trainee Surveyor

    4 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia SEE Civil Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    The SEE WaySEE Group is a family-built company with over 35 years of experience in delivering excellence across civil construction, mining, and infrastructure. At SEE Group, we don't just build projects—we build careers.Be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team that values diversity and inclusionBenefit from career growth and tailored development...

  • Leadership Development Specialist

    7 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Youi Pty Ltd Full time

    **Purpose of the role** This newly created role supports company growth by designing and delivering programs that build leadership and management capabilities - enhancing individual performance and aligning leadership behaviours with strategic goals. **Key priorities** - Design and deliver engaging leadership and management development programs, including...