Senior Research Technician

Job description

Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Fisheries Research

Job title Senior Research Technician Designation Technical 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 02/05/2027

Salary $92,326 - $101,170 Location Darwin

Position number 22576 RTF 348086 Closing 03/06/2026

Contact officer Quentin Allsop on 0401 115 828 or [email protected]

About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId\=348086

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Lead and coordinate technical support for Fisheries Research by supervising staff, undertaking field work, managing technical

resources and assets, maintaining safe work practices, developing workforce capability, and providing high-quality technical

advice to support research priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Supervise technical staff and coordinate day-to-day work activities to support delivery of Fisheries Research priorities.

2. Assist with allocation of technical staff, facilities and equipment to meet business and operational plan priorities.

3. Ensure work practices comply with work health and safety requirements for laboratory, field and vessel operations.

4. Oversee staff development and training to maintain the technical capability of the work unit.

5. Coordinate casual staff and contractors engaged in technical and research support activities.

6. Provide sound technical advice to staff, stakeholders and members of the public on fisheries research practices,

equipment and operational matters.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A qualification in Science, Natural Resources or similar, or equivalent relevant experience

2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in fisheries research practices, including safe and efficient field sampling

techniques, data collection, laboratory techniques, and the ability to lead a team in the field.

3. High level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse

range of stakeholders, including people from diverse cultures.

4. Proven experience in training and mentoring staff.

5. Extensive experience in vessel operation and maintenance, including an understanding of associated survey

requirements.

6. A recognised qualification and extensive experience in electrofishing techniques.

7. Coxswain certificate, current ‘C’ class driver’s licence with extensive experience in 4x4 vehicles.

Desirable

1. A Master \< 24m NC and a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC Certificate or above.

2. Certificate IV in training and assessment.

Further information

Work outside normal hours and weekends when required.