Advert ID: 20007754
Title:
Conservation Member sought for Resource Assessment Group
Advertiser:
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Location:
Canberra, ACT
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for a vacant Conservation Member position on the Shark Resource Assessment Group (SharkRAG).
SharkRAG is one of the primary sources of scientific and economic advice that contributes to the management of the Gillnet, Hook and Trap Sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery.
The RAG provides advice to AFMA and the South East Management Advisory Committee on the status of stocks, sub stocks, species (target and non-target), the impact of shark fishing on the marine environment and the type of information needed for stock assessments. They also evaluate the impact over time of different harvest strategies, stock depletion and recovery rates, confidence levels for fishery assessments, and risks to the success of meeting fishery objectives. Economic factors affecting the fishery are also evaluated and reported on by the group.
The appointment will be from the date of appointment until 30 June 2022 in line with the remainder of SharkRAG members’ terms of appointment.
Information about RAG members’ roles and how to apply is provided below.
How to apply:
View detailsDate published:
25-Mar-2021
Closing date:
23-Apr-2021
