OzFish Careers

Special Projects manager – Tackling Litter

STATUS: FULL TIME (fixed term position to July 2027 with potential for extension, subject to funding)
LOCATION: Flexible on NSW location

The Tackling Litter Project Manager is responsible for implementing OzFish Unlimited’s litter prevention strategy and roadmap, with the aim to achieve our goal of preventing litter within the recreational fishing community and industry.

This means engaging with our target audience (recreational fishers) to promote and undertake litter prevention activities, engaging with the recreational fishing industry on reducing waste, and engaging with local government throughout NSW to improve infrastructure and collection of recreational fishing waste.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Activate the OzFish litter prevention strategic plan to be highly effective in achieving our goals, but also efficient working with tight budgets and a small team.
• Have experience working with litter prevention activities and engaging with volunteers.
• Work autonomously and perform efficiently under deadlines.
• Understand the passion our staff and members have for the environment and for the people who fish.

Project Officer – Mackay

STATUS: PART TIME
LOCATION: Work from home, Mackay region

OzFish is seeking an energetic Project Officer for our team based in Mackay, North Queensland.

Working with the OzFish HQ team, you will be responsible for:

• Implementing fish habitat restoration programs around Mackay/Whitsunday area
• Engaging with key stakeholders, including community groups, local council, industry partners, university researchers and traditional owner groups
• Providing desktop and on-ground support to fish habitat restoration programs in north and central QLD, including organising and attending events, analysing data and preparation of technical reports.
• Engaging fishers and the broader community in waterway restoration and monitoring activities in north QLD
• Communication and promotion of OzFish activities (including regular social media interactions)
• Supporting the local OzFish Mackay Chapter through assisting with organisation of events and chapter meet ups
• Weekly local travel within the greater Mackay/Whitsunday area will be required for this role.
• Occasional travel from Mackay to surrounding regions, including Whitsunday, Bowen, Rockhampton and Gladstone from time to time.

Casual Staff Pool

STATUS: Casual (hours vary depending on role/need)
LOCATION: Variable, OzFish operates in all Australian States and Territories and will require casual roles in all from time to time.

OzFish is excited to offer casual working opportunities to assist us in filling gaps in our workforce from time to time. Applications are open year-round, with intake occurring every 3 months. At this time your application will be assessed for suitability to OzFish’s Casual Staff Pool, and interviews will determine successful candidates. You will be notified by email of your acceptance or otherwise.

Please be aware that you are applying to OzFish’s Casual Staff Pool, if successful you will go into a pool for potential employment as causal work opportunities arise that you might be suitable for. You will be contacted only if required. There is no guarantee that you will be contacted for work in any 12-month period.

This role is highly dynamic and specific to current projects at the time. In general, you will report to the Program Manager, and be responsible for:

• Assisting with on-ground activities (aquatic restoration actions, habitat installation, data and monitoring etc.)
• Engaging recreational fishers in OzFish activities including supervising volunteers.
• Communication and promotion of OzFish activities through news and media.
• General administrative support for OzFish Program Manager.