Fisheries Officer

公務員事務局; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Service Bureau in Hong Kong is recruiting a Fisheries Officer in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The role involves planning, enforcement, research and advisory work across capture fisheries and marine conservation, with potential irregular hours and on-board duties.

Applicants must hold a first or second class honours degree in Applied or Natural Science, with relevant post-graduate experience, plus CRE language tests and basic law/national security

Qualifications

• First or second class honours degree in an appropriate science from a HK university or equivalent.
• Post-graduate experience: three years in an appropriate field or HK higher degree in Applied/Natural Science or equivalent.
• Pass level 1 in UC/UE CRE and Aptitude Test in CRE, and pass Basic Law and National Security Law Test.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, enforce, research, and advise on capture fisheries, aquaculture, fish markets and related environmental work.
• Contribute to marine conservation, marine parks and reserves through planning, management and environmental impact assessment.

Skills

Chinese Language and Culture (UC/UE)

English Language Proficiency

Education

First or second class honours degree in Applied or Natural Science

Job description

Department: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

Job Title: Fisheries Officer

Entry Requirements

• (a) a first or second class honours degree in an appropriate subject in Applied or Natural Science from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent (Note 1);
• (b) three years’ post-graduate experience in an appropriate field or a Hong Kong higher degree or post-graduate diploma in an appropriate subject in Applied or Natural Science, or equivalent;
• (c) ‘Level 1’ results (Note 2) in the two language papers (Use of Chinese (Note 3) and Use of English (Note 3 & Note 4)) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE). A pass result in the Aptitude Test in the CRE is also required; and
• (d) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (Note 5).

Note: (1)Post-graduate students expecting to obtain the required higher degree within six months may also apply. Consideration for appointment will be subject to their successful obtaining the required higher qualification.

(2)The results of the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest.

(3)For civil service appointment purpose, Level 5 or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade C or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UC paper of the CRE. Level 4 in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE. Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. Level 4 in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade D in English Language of the GCE A Level, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE.

(4)Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test result are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.

(5)All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.

Duties

• (a) planning, management, enforcement, research, development, credit, training, advisory, extension and environmental work relating to capture fisheries, aquaculture and fish market; and
• (b) planning, management, enforcement, education, advisory, research, development and environmental impact assessment work relating to marine conservation, marine parks and marine reserves.

Note: May be required to work irregular hours or shift duties; work in the New Territories; and work or live on board a government vessel or commercial fishing vessel on her cruises.

Terms of Appointment: A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

General Notes

• (a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
• (b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
• (c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
• (d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
• (e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
• (f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
• (g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
• (h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet 'Employ People Based on Their Abilities - Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities' which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under 'Administration of the Civil Service - Appointments'.
• (i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates to the designated e-mail address ([e-mail]) on or before 20 November 2026. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet 'Employ People Based on Their Abilities - Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities' which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under 'Administration of the Civil Service - Appointments'.
• (j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 13/11/2026 23:59:00

Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s): Ming Pao Daily News (30 October 2026) & South China Morning Post (31 October & 7 November 2026)

Contact Address: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, 5/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon

Enquiry Telephone: [phone]