📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769768
- Agency: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Job Title: Permit and Research Support Officer
- Position Number: 2026/1104
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Friday 05 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Darwin NT, Kakadu NT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $88,834 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Employee will be expected to work in the office or)
About Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
To Apply
Position Contact Jeffrey Paul, 0448 490 722
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=6E9BB4A4-0A2D-F259-61DD-ECF14D18F144
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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Duties
- The Kakadu Permit and Research Support Officer receive and processes all scientific research
- permits in Kakadu National Park. The role engages Bininj/Mungguy and Kakadu stakeholders
- during the processing of general and research permit applications. The Kakadu Permit and
- Research Support Officer is pivotal in regulating research in the park and provides an important
- coordination role – facilitating connection between Bininj/Mungguy, researchers and other permit
- applicants, and Parks staff. The Kakadu Permit and Research Support Officer also deliver
- secretariat support to the Bininj/Mungguy Research Advisory Committee and facilitates
- Bininj/Mungguy to take part in research occurring on Country. Through regular and ongoing
- communication, the Kakadu Permit and Research Support Officer help to ensure that
- Bininj/Mungguy understand what is happening in Kakadu and that those activities (building,
- research, business etc.) are done the right way.
Eligibility / Notes
- Additional requirements
- Hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification.
- Hold and maintain a current manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle.
- Note that relocation assistance is subject to negotiation.
- Citizenship – to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
- Security Clearance – this position requires a security clearance. You will be Baseline Vetting
- required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
- Pre-employment checks – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a
- pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a
- National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment
- medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
How to Apply
Position Contact Jeffrey Paul, 0448 490 722
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=6E9BB4A4-0A2D-F259-61DD-ECF14D18F144
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Climate Change, Energy, the
Environment and Water
Vacancy