EOI Senior Fisheries Technician Shark Programs

Coffs Harbour - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

Full Time 35 hours per week
Temporary up to 30 June 2026
Primary Work Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
Fisheries Technician Grade2/3 from $73989 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds including but not limited to; gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible welcoming and free from barriers. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About the Role
The primary purpose of the role is to carry out technical procedures computing tasks and supervise staff where required to support the implementation of the States shark mitigation and incident response programs (hereinafter referred to as the Shark Program).

About You
As our ideal candidate you will have:

Experience in supervising and assisting teams with data collection fieldwork and technical procedures while maintaining QA/QC compliance.
Understanding of purchasing preparing and maintaining fisheries-related equipment.
Demonstrated capability in accurate and timely data recording entry and retrieval for analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of preparing scientific outputs including graphs figures and data summaries.
Understanding of departmental policies covering animal ethics safety biosecurity and related compliance requirements

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.

If youd like to know more about the role please view the role descriptionRole Description - Senior Fisheries Technician Shark Programs - Fisheries (1).DOCX

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Dr Paul Butcher Principal Research Scientist at or .

Applications close: 11:55pm Thursday 30^th October 2025

If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.Full Time 35 hours per weekTemporary up to 30 June 2026Primary Work Location: Coffs Harbour NSWFisheries Technician Grade2/3 from $73989 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loadingDiver...