Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Aquaculture and Strategic Policy
Job title Aquaculture Research Scientist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/03/2030
Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Darwin
Position number 76250093 RTF 328333 Closing 18/08/2025
Contact officer Jon Aquino on 08 8924 4297 or jon.aquino@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328333

1. Support the delivery of a Northern Territory seaweed species identification and genetic survey.
2. Undertake fieldwork, sampling, data collection and analysis related to seaweed and oyster aquaculture research.
3. Support the development of seaweed aquaculture techniques.
4. Plan and undertake seaweed aquaculture experiments.
5. Contribute to the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of aquaculture projects.