Fisheries Officer

**TARGETED VACANCY
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.DPI is targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this role given its regional location and the number of Indigenous people and communities in the area.
- Assist Authorised Officers with enforcement, surveillance, inspections and investigations in fisheries and fisheries habitat protection and small craft safety under state and commonwealth statutes.
- Assist in the delivery of compliance and extension services to fishers, small craft users and the community to develop their knowledge and understanding of fisheries, fisheries habitat and boating safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of State and Commonwealth Fisheries and maritime safety legislation.
- Liaise effectively with clients, members of the public and external stakeholders by exercising sound judgement and providing informed advice and escalating more complex issues to the supervisor.
- Engage with a cross section of the community on fisheries and marine related compliance issues through participation and delivery of education activities at public events.
- Undertake corporate card and other expenditure activities in accordance with the Financial Delegations and Authorisations.
- Work in a team with like-minded professionals.
- Assist with routine maintenance of departmental equipment and materials to ensure they are kept in good operational condition.
- Conduct other duties as directed and required by supervisor.
Primary location of this position is Karumba. Cairns - consideration will be given for the successful applicant to work from Cairns and service the Karumba location via a fly-in fly-out.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/655075/25
Closing Date: Monday, 01 September 2025This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**