Wildlife Technical Officer

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Full time $79,927 - $87,579 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Flora and Fauna, Species Management

Environment

Job title Wildlife Technical Officer Designation Technical 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 05/01/2026

Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Darwin

Position number 36124 RTF Closing 23/10/2025

Contact officer Robby McLeod, Wildlife Program Manager – Crocodiles 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

Provide technical support and expertise to the implementation of the Management Program for the Saltwater Crocodile

(Crocodylus porosus) in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with planning (including liaising with landholders and other stakeholders) and conducting crocodile population

surveys and field research.

2. Identify, purchase, operate and maintain equipment for population monitoring surveys and field research.

3. Under direction, assist with data collection, entry and management.

4. Under direction, assist with regulation and compliance activities associated with management of saltwater crocodiles,

including processing permits and field-based audits.

5. Assisting with administrative duties including record keeping and preparation of reports.

6. If required, provide technical support for the Division's broader work program.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to plan and organise field-based projects with minimal supervision.

2. Proven ability to operate and maintain vehicles, small vessels and wildlife survey equipment.

3. Proven ability to work in remote field locations in marine/aquatic environments (e.g. tidal rivers) and to meet WHS

guidelines.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and oral skills.

5. Demonstrated experience in collecting and managing data.

  1. Experience in liaising effectively with Aboriginal communities, government agencies, industry and other stakeholders.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
  3. Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Desirable

1. Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Coxswain Grade 2 or 3 (or ability to acquire).

  1. Knowledge of crocodile biology and/or management.
  2. Skills using Geographic Information System (GIS) software and other software such as EXCEL.
  3. Current first aid certificate (or ability to acquire).
  4. Experience with using manual 4WD vehicles and working in remote locations.

Further information

The position is based in Darwin and requires fieldwork in remote locations.

  • Technical Officer

    1 week ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Charles Darwin University Full time

    Continuing, Full Time AppointmentProfessional Employee Level 4/5 – annual salary up to $87,716 paPlus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leaveCasuarina CampusAbout the PositionIf you're hands-on, love working with tools and machinery and take pride in keeping things running safely and smoothly, this is the role for you.As the Technical Officer...

  • Senior Permits Officer

    6 days ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Tourism and Hospitality Full time $75,091 - $85,011 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Commercial PartnershipsJob title Senior Permits Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin, PalmerstonPosition number 22954 RTF Closing 26/11/2025Contact officer Janet McLennan, Manager on or About the agency...

  • Veterinary Pathologist

    2 days ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Full time $110,873 - $124,173 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Biosecurity and Animal Welfare - BerrimahVeterinary LaboratoryJob title Veterinary Pathologist Designation Professional 3Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 09/01/2026Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location DarwinPosition number 50335 RTF Closing 17/12/2025Contact officer Cathy...

  • Senior Technical Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development Full time $113,938 - $122,574 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Agency Business Systems-Human and SharedDevelopment ServicesJob title Senior Technical Business Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $113,938 - $122,574 Location DarwinPosition number 37937 RTF Closing 27/11/2025Contact officer Ben Martinson,...

  • Senior Planner

    3 days ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Tourism and Hospitality Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Park Development and Strategic ProjectsJob title Senior Planner Designation Professional 2Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Katherine, DarwinPosition number 25656 RTF Closing 10/11/2025Contact officer Paris Dickson on or About the agency Apply online...

  • Accounts Receivable

    2 days ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Thamarrurr Development Corporation Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    6 Weeks Leave + 17.5% leave loadingNFP salary packaging (tax savings on $15899)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate billing, and...

  • Senior Land Information Officer

    4 days ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Full time $96,220 - $107,721 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department Lands Planning and Environment Work unit Survey Branch – Survey Land RecordsJob title Senior Land Information Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $96,620 - $107,721 Location DarwinPosition number 34162 RTF Closing 14/12/2025Contact officer Andrew Chaplin, Team Leader on or...

  • Senior Project Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Full time $89,637 - $110,043 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Civil ServicesJob title Senior Project Officer -Civil Delivery Designation Technical 4Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $89,637 - $98,223 Location PalmerstonPosition number 15948 RTF Closing 23/11/2025Contact officer Richard Underhill on or About the agency Apply online...

  • IT Onsite Support Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia AJ Technology Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    AJ Technology Services is an information technology, security and communications company that services the whole of the Northern Territory, western Queensland and Timor Leste for over 20 years from our offices in Darwin, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Dili.We are currently seeking an experienced IT Onsite Support Officer for an immediate start in Darwin, NT. The...

  • Senior Rangeland Monitoring Officer

    1 week ago

    Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Full time $87,337 - $98,323 per year

    Job descriptionAgency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Rangeland MonitoringJob title Senior Rangeland Monitoring Officer Designation Technical 4Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $89,637 - $98,223 Location DarwinPosition number 16126 RTF Closing 13/10/2025Contact officer Jack Farthing on or About the agency Apply online APPLICATIONS...