Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
Working within Agri-Science Queensland’s Recreational Fisheries Development Team, as our Scientist (Fisheries) you will work with other research organisations to undertake high impact applied research projects relevant to recreational fisheries development.
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Job details

The opportunity
As a Scientist (Fisheries), you will:
• Work collaboratively within a team of scientists and technical staff from within the department and with other research organisations, such as universities and other government agencies, to undertake high impact applied research projects relevant to recreational fisheries development that are based on industry priorities and departmental goals.
• Develop and participate in research projects relating to sustainability, productivity, restoration and enhancement of recreational fisheries.
• Work as part of a team or independently to ensure project and departmental milestones, reporting and budget deadlines are met.
• Assist with breeding of key recreational species for enhancement and reintroduction experiments.
• Effectively collect, manage and analyse data.
• Contribute to high-quality research project reports, peer reviewed scientific journal articles, media releases, newsletter articles, technical notes and other communication materials arising from project outputs.
• Liaise with landholders, waterways managers, local government and recreational fishers to achieve project outcomes.
• Communicate complex scientific information and project outcomes to various stakeholders, including collaborators, fisheries managers, waterways managers, recreational fishers and hatchery operators.
• Comply with occupational health and safety and animal ethics guidelines.
• There may be some rostered weekend work and fieldwork away from base for periods of five to ten days at a time.

What we are looking for (qualifications, registrations, experience)
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. you must possess:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in science, biology, aquatic science, fisheries, aquaculture or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
• A current ‘C' class driver's licence

You may also have:
• Coxswains (highly desirable) or recreational boat licence
• Electrofishing experience (Senior electrofishing status as per the Australian code of electrofishing practice (desirable).
• Fish husbandry experience
• Familiarity with freshwater and estuarine fisheries sampling techniques, including fyke netting, fish traps, larval drift nets, underwater camera surveys, sonar etc.

Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.
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Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/649799/25

Closing Date: Monday, 4 August 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 278KB)
  
  
  649799 25 Role Description (Word, 180KB)
  Role Description