Wildlife Technical Officer

1 week 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.

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