Fisheries Officer – Recruit (Identified)

Department of Primary Industries

1. Build a rewarding career supporting enjoyable recreational fishing experiences
2. TO1: $48,213 - 71,640 or TO2: $72,789 - 85,833
3. Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.

Join the QBFP and play a vital role in protecting fisheries resources, supporting compliance, and educating the community. #passionandpurpose

As a Fisheries Officer – Recruit with the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP), you will play an important role in protecting Queensland’s fisheries resources and supporting safe, sustainable use of our waterways. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will assist in compliance, education and community engagement activities across diverse and remote environments.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to build practical skills while contributing to outcomes that matter to communities and the environment.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

1. Work with passion and purpose
2. Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
3. Enjoy interesting, diverse work
4. Follow your path wherever it leads
5. Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
6. Be part of our united DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people to learn more.

Join us and be a part of our mission to continue supporting enjoyable recreational fishing experiences for locals and visitors.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/685069/26

Closing Date: Friday 8 May 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223143912