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Title: Do you want to help shape the future of the Inland Fisheries Service?
Post by: Editor on September 15, 2015, 04:01:20 PM
Do you want to help shape the future of the Inland Fisheries Service?

Then you should apply to join the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council, the peak body for matters relating to our inland fisheries.  There are seven available positions and a sitting fee is paid together with a vehicle kilometre allowance.

The key role of the Council is to provide strategic advice to the Minister and Director of Inland Fisheries on all aspects of freshwater fisheries management and fisheries policy.

We are seeking people with skills or experience in angling; conservation of freshwater ecosystems; tourism relating to inland fisheries; or freshwater commercial fisheries; together with a skills in either governance, finance, law, ecology, science, engineering, marketing or business management.  Women are encouraged to apply.

Appointments will be made for terms from two to four years

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23 September 2015 at 4:30pm.

Please send your applications and resume marked “Private and Confidential” to: Tony Wright, Deputy Director, Inland Fisheries Service, PO Box 575, New Norfolk 7014.

For further information please contact Tony Wright on Phone: 03 61653807 or email: anthony.wright@ifs.tas.gov.au
Source: Do you want to help shape the future of the Inland Fisheries Service? (http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/do-you-want-to-help-shape-the-future-of-the-inland-fisheries-service)
Title: Re: Do you want to help shape the future of the Inland Fisheries Service?
Post by: Binder on September 16, 2015, 06:44:57 PM
so Jealous, someone actually has a department of inland fisheries?
Title: Re: Do you want to help shape the future of the Inland Fisheries Service?
Post by: aussiebasser on September 17, 2015, 06:57:43 AM
Yes, but it would be akin to having a Government department in Queensland actively promoting the breeding and stocking of European Carp and Tilapia.  Maybe in another 100 years.................