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Administrative Assistant (Fisheries Education Tour Guide)


Company : NSW Government


Location : Ballarat, Victoria


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Temporary Full-Time Opportunity up to 18 months Primary Work Location:NarranderaFisheries Centre Clerk Grade1/2 salary from$75,728.00 - $82,329per annum(FTE)plus super and leave loading About the Role In your exciting new role as a Fisheries Tour Guideat Narrandera Fisheries Centreyou will provideeducative and administrative support services to support the operation of the John Lake Centre. The John Lake Centre runsdailytours of aquarium and hatchery facilitiesshowcasing the important work DPIRD Fisheries undertakes across the Murray DarlingBasin to enhance and protect native freshwater fish.This hands-on role works closely with localschools, tour companies, not-for-profit organisations andthe generalpublicto deliver an immersive experience. Narrandera Fisheries is thestates premier inland freshwater research and hatcherycentreboasting state-of-the-art facilities and aquaculture infrastructure. The position is also required to assist in the preparation and delivery of childrens fishing workshops which are undertaken by the department. About You As our ideal candidate, you willhave: Experience indeveloping andguiding educational tours to promote programsto a diverse audience. Experience in responding to enquiries, with the ability to escalate or redirect matters asrequiredto ensure the delivery ofaccurateandtimelyinformation. An interest in the natural environment, specifically freshwaterecologyand native fish of the Murray Darling Basinand basic fish husbandry (training provided). Knowledge ofupdating andmaintainingrecords and databases in line with administrative systems and processes, ensuring information isaccurate, securely stored, and easily accessible. Capability inmaintainingand operating fish display tanks, as well as audio-visual and visual displays, to support educational tours and deliver engaging visitor experiences. For further information about the role please contact hiring managerMartin Asmuson 0458 453 517or email. You can also view therole descriptionAdministration Assistant Role Description.pdf About us together, we are DPIRD The New South WalesDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development(DPIRD) protects,supportsand develops primary industries and regional economies. The department brings together: Local Land Services NSW Resources Agriculture and Biosecurity Fisheries and Forestry Regional Development and Delivery. We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. Withnearly 5,000employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.Learn more about the benefitsof joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team. Applying is easy! Please apply via our online portal andsubmit: A CV(approx.2pages) A cover letter (approx. 1-2pages)Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role. Applications close:11:55pmAEST Tuesday 17 March 2026 AdditionalInformation We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format toparticipate, please contactor the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion. The preferred candidate for this role maybe requiredto undergo reference checks, a national police check, healthassessmentand/or other assessments asrequired. Atalentpool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next18 months.