Aboriginal Fisheries Officer Eden - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Primary Industries

NSW Government -Primary Industries

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Wollongong, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

This is a unique opportunity to join DPI Fisheries in an entry level Fisheries Officer (Identified) role and be part of a team protecting the fisheries resources and aquatic habitat of NSW for current and future generations.

We will provide you with the on the job training you will need to undertake fisheries compliance activities.

As an Aboriginal Fisheries Officers you will also exchange information and provide advice to other Fisheries Officers and the Coordinator of the Aboriginal Fisheries Officer Program.

You will be joining the Fisheries Compliance Unit within the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries. This team is responsible for administering fisheries laws governing the fisheries resources of the state.

The teams spend a significant number of hours on patrol, detecting and preventing illegal fishing to reduce risk to fish stocks and aquatic habitats.

Have a look at some of the great work we do on our DPI Fisheries YouTube Page and DPI Fisheries Facebook Page.

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Full-time ongoing role located at Eden:

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Aboriginal identified position:

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Salary ranging from $85,051 pa + super:

See the impact on the country, in your community:

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Genuine commitment to inclusion and cultural safety:

Build your career with us:

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Work and learn with incredible leaders to build you skills.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

What you would be doing

The role of a Fisheries Officer is to ensure all fishers are complying with fisheries rules, advising and educating where appropriate, and taking compliance actions?where?required,?to protect our fisheries and aquatic resources.

Check out our video on a day in the life of a Fisheries Officer, In addition you will undertake the following tasks:

Compliance activities including surveillance and evidence?collection
Prepare evidence, offence reports, briefing notes and correspondence
Present evidence in court
Liaise with clients, members of the public and external?stakeholders
Assist with the development of operational?plans
Participate in patrols and larger operations often in remote areas on land and?water
Design and implement educational programs to increase knowledge and understanding of

issues and legislation amongst commercial and recreational fishers

Undertake routine maintenance work of equipment and materials

What you need to be successful:

Ability to build and manage effective stakeholder?relationships:

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Knowledge and interest in fisheries compliance:

Excellent communication skills both verbal and?written:

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Problem solving and prioritisation skills
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Current?driver's?licence, and the ability to drive a manual and?four-wheel?drive?vehicle:

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Current boat licence:

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Colour vision:

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Swimming ability (200m):

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HSC or equivalent

Essential requirements
***This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such.

Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

If this position sounds like you and you would like to join one of the most attractive employers in NSW, please provide a:

Cover Letter demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria and requirements listed in the "About You" section and under the Crown Employees Fisheries Staff Award
Current resume
A copy of your current driver's licence and boat licence
Confirmation of Aboriginality

Applications close on Tuesday 12th September 2023, 11:55pm

Why work for Department of Regional NSW?

_ Additional Information_

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months._

_ The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check_
Why work for us?

The Department of Regional NSW brings together under one super-charged umbrella the skill, insights, expertise, and authority to shape a dynamic future for the state's regional areas.

The groups within our cluster work hard to identify obstacles, map solutions and drive outcomes for the people of regional NSW
We are the only central government agency devoted solely to people in regional areas. With nearly 80 percent of our staff living in the community we serve, we are strategic thinkers, problem solvers, and the friend on the ground in good times and bad.
Our evidencebased, collaborative approach is building thriving communities across regional NSW for generations to come
We're here for regional NSW, for the long term

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