Sea Country Partnerships Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Strategic Policy and Aboriginal Engagement

Job title Sea Country Partnerships Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 23 months

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 37286 RTF Closing 10/12/2025

Contact officer Stacey Kopf on or

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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

Support the delivery of Fisheries initiatives and extension programs that build Aboriginal capacity and participation in

fisheries education, management, research, and compliance activities to foster positive engagement between NT Fisheries,

Aboriginal stakeholder groups and fishing sector stakeholders for multi-user outcomes.

Context statement

The Fisheries division of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries undertakes Aboriginal engagement through capacity

building, training activities and partnerships initiatives in aquatic resource management, aquaculture, aquatic biosecurity and

building employment opportunities on Sea Country. The Sea Country Partnership Officer delivers training and extension

programs that support two-way knowledge transfer and coordinates Aboriginal Ranger fee for service work.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide support to Aboriginal stakeholders by undertaking stakeholder engagement, training and capacity building

activities including research, monitoring, reporting and compliance to meet Fisheries priorities and caring for Sea Country

objectives.

1. Administer fee for service contracts and activities to engage Aboriginal Rangers in aquatic resource and Sea Country

management activities.

1. Assist in the delivery of the divisions Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategy.

2. Assist with the preparation of written reports and stakeholder correspondence.

3. Leverage whole of government and external stakeholder communication and engagement to build Sea Country

Partnership capacity and secure external funds to deliver projects and key performance objectives.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven experience in developing and delivering engagement and communication plans to people of diverse cultural and

ethnic backgrounds including Aboriginal people and industry stakeholders.

2. Demonstrated experience successfully negotiating stakeholder conflict resolution and fostering collaboration among

stakeholder groups for multi-user outcomes.

3. Demonstrated experience in service or project delivery, including fee-for-service contracts, that deliver on strategic

objectives.

1. Proven skills in the effective use of information technology, records management and business systems that support

effective delivery of communication and engagement plans.

5. Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication, organisational and time management skills to achieve

objectives.

6. Experience in communicating regulatory information and applicable requirements to stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Four-wheel drive and coxswain certificate or ability to obtain one in a reasonable time.

2. Ability to work weekends and/or irregular hours.

Further information

The position requires travel to remote Aboriginal communities across the NT coastline, including traveling by 4WD, light

aircraft and/or vessels.