Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Fisheries Management
Job title Fisheries Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 12800 RTF 358585 Closing 25/10/2026
Contact Officer Belinda Townend, Acting Senior Director Aquatic Resources on 08 8999 2155 or belinda.townend@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358585

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disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
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Primary objective
Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of fisheries management frameworks, harvest strategies, legislation
and policy settings that support the ecologically sustainable use and development of Northern Territory fisheries resources.
Context statement
The Fisheries Policy Officer works within a specialist fisheries policy team reporting to the Principal Fisheries Policy Officer. The role
works collaboratively with fisheries operations staff, research scientists, compliance officers, industry representatives and Government
stakeholders to develop evidence-based policy and strategic advice that supports sustainable fisheries management outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and review fisheries management frameworks, harvest strategies and policy settings.
2. Coordinate ecological, economic and social risk assessments to support fisheries management decisions.
3. Develop policy options and recommendations in response to emerging issues, strategic initiatives and Government priorities.
4. Lead or contribute to legislative and regulatory review processes.
5. Prepare policy advice, Ministerial briefings, reports and other strategic documentation.
6. Coordinate stakeholder consultation and represent Fisheries on advisory groups and working groups.
7. Manage policy projects and initiatives to deliver agreed outcomes.
8. Work collaboratively with Fisheries Operations staff to ensure management frameworks remain effective and fit-for-purpose.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience researching, analysing and contributing to policy development, legislative review or management framework

development within fisheries, natural resource management or a related field.
2. Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to interpret complex information and develop evidence-

based recommendations.
3. Experience coordinating projects and managing competing priorities to achieve agreed outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Government agencies, industry, Aboriginal organisations and community stakeholders.
5. High-level written communication skills with the ability to prepare policy papers, reports, Ministerial briefings and correspondence.
6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive team environment and/or work independently, as required
Desirable
1. Degree in fisheries science, marine science, environmental management, natural resource management, economics, law or related

discipline.
2. Knowledge of fisheries management principles, harvest strategies and natural resource governance frameworks.