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Fisheries Officer - Recruit
Operations; Fisheries Queensland; Fisheries and Forestry; Cairns (Portsmith)
Would you like to be a part of the QBFP team! Join us as a Fisheries Officer - Recruit in Cairns and help protect Queensland's marine resources. If you're passionate about the sea, stakeholder engagement and making a real impact—this is your chance.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Fishery & Marine |
| Classification | TO2 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/654958/25 |
| Closing date | 01-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tony Loader |
| Contact details | Phone: 0409 584 133 Access the National Relay Service |
• Assist Authorised Officers with enforcement, surveillance, inspections and investigations in fisheries and fisheries habitat protection and small craft safety under state and commonwealth statutes.
• Assist in the delivery of compliance and extension services to fishers, small craft users and the community to develop their knowledge and understanding of fisheries,fisheries habitat and boating safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of State and Commonwealth Fisheries and maritime safety legislation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, members of the public and external stakeholders by exercising sound judgement and providing informed advice and escalating more complex issues to the supervisor.
• Engage with a cross section of the community on fisheries and marine related compliance issues through participation and delivery of education activities at public events.
• Undertake corporate card and other expenditure activities in accordance with the Financial Delegations and Authorisations.
• Work in a team with like-minded professionals.
• Assist with routine maintenance of departmental equipment and materials to ensure they are kept in good operational condition.
• Conduct other duties as directed and required by supervisor.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/654958/25
Closing Date: Monday, 01 September 2025
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