EOI District Fisheries Officer

• Full Time 38 hours per week
• Temporary until 11 May 2027
• Location: Sydney
• District Fisheries Officer Salary from $117212 up to $125377 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading
• Expenses outside the normal operation of this role will not be considered.

About the Role
This professional development opportunity is within the Fisheries Compliance Unit of DPIRD Fisheries & Forestry presenting opportunity to develop your skills knowledge and experience in a range of capabilities associated with delivering on regulatory responsibilities related to responsible formanaging the Zoneallocatingresources settingprioritiesanddeveloping projects.

The role activities include:

• Review and endorse fisheries compliance activities using a risk-based approachtomaximise voluntary compliance and create effectivedeterrence.

• Casemanagecomplex investigations

• Review evidence offence reports briefing notes and correspondence

• Developingreviewingand approving operational planning material

• Engaging in routine patrol duties and planned operations

• Leading and supervisingstatewide staffinvestigationsand operations

About You
To be eligible to be considered for this position you will needto:-

• Be currently Authorised as a Fisheries Officer under the Fisheries Management Act

• Have within the last 2 years competently completed Baton Handcuff & Tactical Communications Training

• Completed a Cert IV in Government Investigations

• Hold a ASMA issued Coxswain certificate of capacity Grade 1/2 near coastal or higher.

• Meet all other employment conditions under the Crown Employees Fisheries Staff Award for a District Fisheries Officer Employees Fisheries Staff Award

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) 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 description here.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Tony Chen or.

EOI Applications close: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.

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.

Additional Information
This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (District Fisheries Officer OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.