At a Glance
- Tasks: Collect biological data and monitor fishing compliance while at sea.
- Company: Join the Falkland Islands Government, a leader in sustainable fisheries management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, gratuity, daily sea allowance, and shared accommodation.
- Other info: Experience unique adventures and wildlife in the beautiful Falkland Islands.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on marine conservation in a stunning natural environment.
- Qualifications: BSc in a biological or marine subject; survival training preferred.
The predicted salary is between 33832 - 33832 £ per year.
Join our team in the heart of the South Atlantic.
The Falkland Islands Fishery is recognised globally for its management of sustainable fish stocks. As the single largest contributor to the Falkland Islands' GDP, the continued success of the Fishery is vital to the future economic development of the country.
The Role
The Natural Resources Department has vacancies for Fisheries Observer positions for one year in the first instance, with a start date from January 2027. Observers are required to spend periods of up to eight (three to five in average) weeks at a time at sea to collect biological data and to monitor vessel compliance with current Fisheries legislation and fishing licence conditions. The observers play a critical role in the conservation and management of fisheries resources by gathering data essential to the sustainability of the Falkland Islands fisheries resources.
The Person
The successful applicant will be required to hold at least a BSc or equivalent in a biological or marine subject. The successful candidate will also require a Personal Survival Training certificate OR equivalent. A previous experience as a Fisheries observer would be an asset, although other related marine experiences will be considered. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, dynamic and independent. The applicant should have solid marine biology competences (species, sex and maturity identification, otoliths extraction), experience in compliance and/or enforcement, as well as data handling and report writing skills. The applicant must be able to remain professional, impartial and diligent in the execution of their duties.
The Package
- Starting Salary for Fisheries Observer - £29,482 up to £33,832 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience).
- Eligibility for a 15% gratuity, payable on successful completion of the contract.
- Daily fee of £51.49 per night spent at sea.
- Flights at the beginning and end of the contract.
- Shared accommodation to rent when on land.
The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government. As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services.
The Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams! The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore. For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.
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Contact Details:
Falkland Islands Government Recruitment Team
