Director Fisheries Science and Assessment

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and environment. To learn more about our department, our team and the work we do, please visit our website.

About the opportunity

There is currently one (1) permanent position for immediate filling.

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced individual to lead our fisheries science team at our Hillary's office.

As the Director Fisheries Science and Assessment, you'll utilise your exceptional people leader skills with extensive scientific experience to help shape and direct the work of the Fisheries Science and Assessment branch to deliver world class science and assessment services, enabling informed decision making for the conservation, sustainable development and management of Western Australia's fisheries and aquatic resources.

Your ability to build partnerships will be evident in leveraging stakeholder relationships with universities, industry and research institutions and you will represent DPIRD as a credible authority on fisheries science, management and sustainability.

The Fisheries Science and Assessment branch has over 100fte – you will have demonstrated exceptional skills in leading, inspiring, mentoring and empowering your team to achieve scientific and departmental strategic outcomes.

In addition, the Director position will:

  • provide scientific and technical policy advice to executives on the development and implementation of the Department's risk-based ecosystem approaches that will enable third party certification for the management of the State's aquatic resources
  • coordinate the delivery of world-class scientific and assessment programs across the branch to support the implementation of the Department's Ecosystem–Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) Framework
  • develops and implement an annual plan to enable audits and assessments against the standards for all certified fisheries are carried out on schedule
  • oversee branch level activities including project proposals, contract negotiations, contract performance and budget control of the multi-branch taskforces
  • embody and espouse the 5 DPIRD values: working together, acting with integrity, responding with purpose, embracing curiosity and creativity and aspiring for a better future

Equity and Diversity

At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

How to Apply

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Need further information?

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact
Nathan Harrison, Executive Director Fisheries and Aquaculture
, on

during office hours.

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