Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Darwin Aquaculture Centre
Job title Aquaculture Technician Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 11/04/2026
Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Darwin
Position number 12787 RTF Closing 15/01/2026
Contact officer David Churches on or
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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
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Primary objective
Provide technical service and advice in support of all aquaculture programs at the Darwin Aquaculture Centre. This includes
system maintenance, construction, and production of a wide range of tropical aquaculture species including microalgae, live
feeds, bivalves, and finfish.
Context statement
The Darwin Aquaculture Centre (DAC) is located on Channel Island, 45kms from Darwin and 25kms from Palmerston. There
is no public transport beyond Palmerston, so having your own transport is essential. This position is required to deliver a
high level of technical support whilst working harmoniously in a team environment. Technicians may be required to work
weekends, public holidays and irregular hours.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the maintenance of broodstock at the DAC.
2. Prepare for and undertake the production of larval and juvenile phases of aquaculture species.
3. Contribute to the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and analysis of research projects.
4. Assist in the design, manufacture and maintenance of aquaculture systems.
5. Collect and enter production and research data onto a database and contribute to internal reports.
6. Provide administrative and operational assistance as directed, including participation in an on-call roster.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A qualification in aquaculture, or relevant experience.
2. Practical experience in commercial aquaculture production or technical aspects of aquaculture research.
1. Knowledge of tropical finfish, mollusc and/or crustacean aquaculture.
2. Ability to work efficiently with minimal or no supervision and work within a team to achieve its goals whilst maintaining
a consistently high work standard.
5. Technically competent in all areas identified in key responsibilities.
6. Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time frame.
Desirable
1. Current First Aid Certificate.
2. Experience in the production of live feeds and/or microalgae.
3. Experience in tropical aquaculture species culture