• Full time 35 hours per week
• Temporary up to two years
• All of NSW
•  Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based on the coast at Sydney, Ourimbah or Coffs Harbour
• Technical Officer Grade 1/3, from $75,728 – $116,969 pa plus super
  The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award and the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines.

About the Role
These roles support the Shark Program by carrying out operational procedures under the direction of the Fisheries Technical Coordinator (SMART drumlines and Tagged Shark Listening Stations)or Senior Manager(shark nets), ensuring strict adherence to experimental protocols and QA/QC requirements. Responsibilities include assisting with the purchasing, preparation and maintenance of fisheries and shark‑mitigation equipment, and accurately recording all data within required timeframes, including transferring information into departmental databases and retrieving data for analysis. The positions also contribute to scientific outputs by preparing graphs, figures and data summaries as needed. All activities must be conducted in full compliance with departmental plans and policies, including Animal Care and Ethics approvals, sampling notifications, Management Plans, Work Health and Safety procedures, biosecurity protocols and media guidelines.

About You
You are a detail‑focused and reliable technical professional who excels at following scientific procedures and maintaining strict compliance with QA/QC standards. You work confidently under direction, ensuring all tasks align with experimental protocols and program requirements. You bring strong practical skills in preparing, maintaining and organising fisheries and shark‑mitigation equipment, and you consistently record data with accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Your ability to manage databases, retrieve information for analysis and contribute to scientific outputs—such as graphs, figures and data summaries—supports high‑quality research outcomes. You are committed to operating safely and ethically, always adhering to departmental plans, Animal Care and Ethics approvals, WHS requirements, biosecurity protocols and other key policies. Your organised approach, scientific mindset and commitment to compliance make you a dependable and effective contributor to the Shark Program.

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience
• Coxswains certificate or willingness and ability to obtain
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes
• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours and weekends

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please view the Role Description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Marcel Green on 02 8251 2606 or email nsw.sharkprogram@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Wednesday 25 March at 11:55pm AEDT.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.