Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Fisheries Research
Job title Survey Interviewer Designation Survey Interviewer
Job type Casual Duration Fixed from 16/02/2026 to 16/02/2027
Salary Hourly Rate + Loading Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 26/01/2026
Contact officer Quentin Allsop on or
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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
Accurately collect and compile data from recreational fishers at key boat ramps across the Northern Territory (NT).
Context statement
This role directly approaches recreational fishers returning to boat ramps to collect pre-defined data about their fishing
experience. The successful applicants should have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and previous experience
interacting with potentially argumentative and difficult people in isolated locations across the NT, and ability to de-escalate
situations while working alone.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Conduct on-site interviews with recreational fishers at key locations across the NT.
2. Accurately record the information obtained and forward to NT Fisheries, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral communication and accurate data entry skills.
2. Reliable and well organised.
3. Ability to work outdoors in remote and/or isolated locations.
4. Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and/or evenings.
Desirable
1. Sound written communication skills.
2. An understanding of recreational fishing practices and species identification skills.
3. Good geographical knowledge of the NT - particularly between Dundee and Adelaide River mouth areas.
4. Current driver's licence and unlimited access to a reliable motor vehicle.
5. Home telephone/mobile and a home computer/email facility.
Further information
The anticipated commencement date is around February 2026, for a fixed-term casual contract ending on 16/02/2027, with
the potential for extensions beyond this date.