Seafood Careers Australia

Overview

What’s involved

A fisheries officer patrols waterways to ensure that fishing vessels, gear, licences, and catches are complying with the law and regulatory requirements. They work outdoors and can be required to spend time away from home to conduct surveillance activities.

How do they spend their day?

A fisheries officer operates vehicles and vessels to patrol waterways and completes tasks such as:

Conducting surveillance
Collecting evidence of illegal fishing
Reporting illegal fishing
Issuing noncompliance orders, infringements, and notifications
Maintaining a good working relationship with the fishing industry
Providing information on fishing licence requirements

Occupation Insights

Average salary

$85,000 - $100,000 per year

Skills you will use

Report illegal fishing

Conduct surveillance

Relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Diving

Diving and swimming

Leadership

Negotiation

SFI50219 Diploma Fisheries Compliance. Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) *(Fisheries Officers require a driving and boating licence and in some cases a diving licence.)

A relevant degree or qualification in fisheries science, marine science, or a related field is typically required. Knowledge of fisheries management and regulations is important.

Biosecurity, fisheries management, regulation and compliance, boating, diving and swimming.

Physically fit, enjoys outdoors, leadership, strong negotiation, and communication skills, able to work under pressure