Field Officer , Agriculture and Fisheries

Working within Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP), Fisheries Queensland, you will be part of a team where you will be required:

• to monitor compliance with State and Commonwealth legislation through enforcement, surveillance and inspection activities. State legislation includes the Fisheries Act 1994, Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and Marine Parks Act 2004 while Commonwealth legislation includes the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks Act 1975.
• undertake investigations of fisheries, fisheries habitat and small craft safety non-compliance.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Fishery & Marine
Classification TO2
Workplace Location Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/538774/24
Closing date 30-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Tony Loader
Contact details Phone: 0409 584 133
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As our Field Officer, you will:

• Undertake relevant enforcement, surveillance, inspections and investigations in fisheries and Fisheries habitat protection and small craft safety.
• Deliver services to fishers, small craft users and the community enabling them to develop their knowledge and understanding of fisheries, fisheries habitat and boating

safety requirements.

• Submit Briefs of Evidence, issue Infringement Notices or field cautions in relation to non-compliance with Acts and Regulations and prosecute matters in the Magistrate Court where applicable.
• Liaise and develop rapport with fisheries and marine client groups.
• Conduct field duties in a variety of weather conditions using state of the art patrol craft.
• Engage with a cross section of the community on fisheries and marine related compliance issues.
• Work in a team with like-minded professionals.
• Deliver extension and education services that enable the community to develop knowledge and understanding of fisheries resource management and small craft safety.

• Undertake other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

For further information, please refer to the Role Description
Job Ad Reference: QLD/538340/24
Closing Date: Monday, 29 January 2024
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