Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Flora and Fauna, Species Management
Workplace
Job title Wildlife Technical Officer Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 05/01/2026
Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Darwin
Position number 36124 RTF 331494 Closing 23/10/2025
Contact officer Robby McLeod, Wildlife Program Manager – Crocodiles on 08 8995 5076 or robby.mcleod@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=331494
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide technical support and expertise to the implementation of the Management Program for the Saltwater Crocodile
(Crocodylus porosus) in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with planning (including liaising with landholders and other stakeholders) and conducting crocodile population
surveys and field research.
2. Identify, purchase, operate and maintain equipment for population monitoring surveys and field research.
3. Under direction, assist with data collection, entry and management.
4. Under direction, assist with regulation and compliance activities associated with management of saltwater crocodiles,
including processing permits and field-based audits.
5. Assisting with administrative duties including record keeping and preparation of reports.
6. If required, provide technical support for the Division’s broader work program.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to plan and organise field-based projects with minimal supervision.
2. Proven ability to operate and maintain vehicles, small vessels and wildlife survey equipment.
3. Proven ability to work in remote field locations in marine/aquatic environments (e.g. tidal rivers) and to meet WHS
guidelines.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and oral skills.
5. Demonstrated experience in collecting and managing data.
6. Experience in liaising effectively with Aboriginal communities, government agencies, industry and other stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
8. Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable
1. Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Coxswain Grade 2 or 3 (or ability to acquire).
2. Knowledge of crocodile biology and/or management.
3. Skills using Geographic Information System (GIS) software and other software such as EXCEL.
4. Current first aid certificate (or ability to acquire).
5. Experience with using manual 4WD vehicles and working in remote locations.
Further information
The position is based in Darwin and requires fieldwork in remote locations.
📌 Wildlife Technical Officer
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Darwin