NON-ONGOING VACANCY

EL 1 Manager Sub-Antarctic Fisheries C00472

Fisheries Management Branch, Canberra

Are you passionate about the marine environment and natural resource management? Do you want to draw on science, the power of a team, and your individual curiosity to be part of a sustainable future for Australia's fisheries and oceans? Then consider a career in the Fisheries Management Branch at the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).

As the Manager, Sub-Antarctic Fisheries, you will be responsible for:

• the day-to-day management of various fisheries; and.
• leading and managing a multi-skilled team responsible for the pursuit of AFMA's legislative and organisational objectives as they relate to fisheries management.

The successful applicant must be able to supervise a small team. A strong focus will be on the candidate's integrity, and ability to communicate, represent AFMA in public and community engagement, build relationships and manage people.

The successful applicant will report to the Senior Manager, Tuna and International Fisheries.

The primary focus of the position is to deliver ecologically sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient fisheries management services to the government, the fishing industry, and other key stakeholders on behalf of the Australian community.

This non-ongoing vacancy is from 01 March 2025 to 05 June 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Please refer to the position description for further information.

Eligibility

• AFMA staff are employed under the Australian Public Service Act 1999. All applicants must be Australian citizens.
• Undergo a police record check and obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level.
• The occupant of the position must have an ability to undertake interstate and International travel.