Senior Aquaculture Research Scientist
2 weeks ago
Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Work unit Aquaculture and Aquatic Biosecurity
Fisheries
Job title Senior Aquaculture Research Scientist Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 17969 RTF Closing 12/10/2025
Contact Officer Evan Needham, Aquaculture Manager on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Develop and lead research projects to support the sustainable development of the Northern Territory aquaculture industry.
Context statement
The Darwin Aquaculture Centre is the NT Governments aquaculture research, development and extension facility. Existing
research priorities are Blacklip Rock Oysters, Golden Snapper and Black Jewfish with a strong focus on Aboriginal industry
participation and supporting the growth and resilience of the NT aquaculture industry. This position will provide expert
scientific advice and assist with the development and leadership of research projects within NT Fisheries.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring and scientific advice.
- Develop, plan and manage the physical, financial and human resources applicable to research projects.
- Source and prepare external funding applications and publish research findings.
- Represent Fisheries on advisory committees and technical working groups as required.
- Develop and maintain partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders including aquaculture producers, Aboriginal
communities and organisations, industry representatives, external funding agencies, and colleagues in universities and
research institutions.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Post graduate degree in Aquaculture or a related field.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of tropical aquaculture with substantial practical experience in producing aquaculture species
and conducting field-based research.
3. Excellent written and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse
cultures and to form positive and effective working partnerships with Aboriginal people and a wide range of
stakeholders.
- Proven skills and experience in conceiving, designing, securing funding and managing research projects.
- Demonstrated competence in the application of statistical analysis, and experimental design techniques including
development and management of databases for storage and handling or research information.
Desirable
1. First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain one.
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