In-Demand Director of data science Jobs in Northern Territory

Director Science and Data
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries —Darwin NT
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Leadership
- Communication skills
6d
Senior Statistician
Attorney General's Department —Darwin NT
- $132,408 - $147,919 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Leadership
- Communication skills
12d
Research Officer
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Patient monitoring
- Data analysis skills
13d
DFSV Project Officer
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $117,356 - $126,251 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Communication skills
6d
Lead, Environment
Newmont Mining Corporation —Tanami NT
- Management
- Leadership
Lead, Digital Tanami
Newmont Mining Corporation —Tanami NT
- Computer Science
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Specialist, Environmental Projects and Permitting
Newmont Mining Corporation —Tanami NT
- Management
Conservation Science Officer (Identified)
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Kakadu National Park NT
- $5 - $88,834 a year
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Research
9d
Construction Estimating & Pricing Lead
KBR —Alice Springs NT
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Construction experience
3d
Conservation Science Officer (Affirmative Measure - Indigenous Employment)
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Kakadu National Park NT
- $5 - $88,834 a year
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Research
9d

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Director Science and Data

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Darwin NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
$152,751 - $166,487 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Research
Risk management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Science and Data, Fisheries Division
Job title Director Science and Data Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Position number 12812 RTF 350469 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Phillipa Hunter, Senior Director Aquatic Resources on 08 8999 2164 or [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350469
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
The Director Science and Data is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of Fisheries scientific research, technical expertise,
data and information management. This position provides leadership and expert advice to ensure scientific and operational
evidence is robust, relevant and able to be effectively applied to management and regulatory decisions.

Context Statement
The Fisheries Division is responsible for the sustainable management and regulation of the Northern Territory’s fisheries resources.
The Director Science and Data is a senior role within the division, responsible for leading a team to deliver digital transformation
and the integration of science, data and digital capability to strengthen governance, service delivery and organisational
performance.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level scientific, analytical and operational advice to inform fisheries management, regulatory decision-making,

harvest strategies and responses to emerging risks.
2. Oversee the delivery of scientific programs, monitoring initiatives, research partnerships and assessment activities to ensure

technical integrity, strategic alignment and program performance.
3. Lead the governance, integrity, quality, security and accessibility of fisheries data, information systems and reporting

frameworks to support sound management and operational outcomes.
4. Direct the development and application of business analytics, spatial information, reporting and decision-support tools to

strengthen evidence-based planning, performance reporting and policy advice.
5. Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets, contracts, procurement, projects and risk to achieve branch objectives and

continuous improvement outcomes.
6. Lead the strategic oversight of fisheries science, monitoring, data and analytics functions to support the ecologically sustainable

management of Northern Territory fisheries and aquatic resources.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level leadership experience in science, research, data analytics or related technical functions in a complex

operating environment.
2. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing the delivery of complex science, monitoring, data and

analytics programs.
3. High-level knowledge of contemporary scientific methodologies and/or analytical data approaches, and their application to

evidence-based decision-making.
4. Demonstrated experience in translating scientific, operational and business information into practical advice, reporting,

decision-support tools and strategic insights.
5. Sound experience in governance, risk management, project management, procurement, contract management and budget

oversight.
6. Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with

senior executives, government, industry, research partners and other stakeholders.

Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in marine science, data science, analytics, natural resource management or a related discipline.
2. Experience leading digital modernisation, business improvement and/or organisational change in a science, regulatory or

operational setting.

Approved: June 2026 Matthew Osborne, Senior Executive Director of Fisheries

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Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Science and Data, Fisheries Division
Job title Director Science and Data Designation Senior Professional Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Position number 12812 RTF 350469 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Phillipa Hunter, Senior Director Aquatic Resources on 08 8999 2164 or [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350469
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level scientific, analytical and operational advice to inform fisheries management, regulatory decision-making,

harvest strategies and responses to emerging risks.
2. Oversee the delivery of scientific programs, monitoring initiatives, research partnerships and assessment activities to ensure

technical integrity, strategic alignment and program performance.
3. Lead the governance, integrity, quality, security and accessibility of fisheries data, information systems and reporting

frameworks to support sound management and operational outcomes.
4. Direct the development and application of business analytics, spatial information, reporting and decision-support tools to

continuous improvement outcomes.
6. Lead the strategic oversight of fisheries science, monitoring, data and analytics functions to support the ecologically sustainable

management of Northern Territory fisheries and aquatic resources.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant postdoctoral qualification, with a demonstrated national and international profile as a leader in marine science.
2. Demonstrated high-level leadership experience in science, research, data analytics or related technical functions in a complex

operating environment.
3. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing the delivery of complex science, monitoring, data and

analytics programs.
4. High-level knowledge of contemporary scientific methodologies and/or analytical data approaches, and their application to

evidence-based decision-making.
5. Demonstrated experience in translating scientific, operational and business information into practical advice, reporting,

decision-support tools and strategic insights.
6. Sound experience in governance, risk management, project management, procurement, contract management and budget

oversight.
7. Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with

senior executives, government, industry, research partners and other stakeholders.

Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, data science, analytics, natural resource management or a related

discipline.
2. Experience leading digital modernisation, business improvement and/or organisational change in a science, regulatory or

operational setting.

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