MACKAY
EXTENSION OFFICER (BEEF)
QLD
For more than a century, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has played a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food security and sustainability for Queenslanders and the world.
From the land to the sea. From the bush to the city. From hard-working families to global trade relationships, and from connected communities to prosperity for all.
Every day is different, and so is every team within the department.
United by service and purpose, together, we are moving towards a prosperous future.
Job Type:
Permanent Full Time
Remuneration:
$74,641 – $94,678 per annum
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Thurs 24th April 2025
Job Description:
We are currently seeking an Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock Systems), located in the Mackay region of QLD.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
As our Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock Systems) you will:
Be part of DPI's commitment to Reef 2050 by working within the ReefPlan Grazing Extension Support Project Team. Supported by the Team, you will work in partnership with beef producers to increase the implementation of profitable and productive grazing and herd management practices aimed at improving water quality primarily within the Burdekin catchment.
Enhance beef producer knowledge of key performance indicators of their businesses, and assist to identify grazing, production and business strategies to increase resilience to seasonal variability.
Assist in developing technical and information materials and training. Regular travel to maintain one on one producer engagement to ensure follow-up of activities that assist with the adoption of best management practice across livestock businesses.
Improve producer knowledge to efficiently manage and add value to their businesses by identifying the significant drivers of profitability and sustainability specific to their operations.
Actively contribute to the monitoring and reporting of the impact and value of Departmental services and projects to beef producers.
Supported by professional development activities, understand and use a range of extension methodologies, including producer group, face to face, as well as webbased webinars and on-line training, to build relationships with stakeholders to achieve improved enterprise performance and environmental outcomes.
In conjunction with other Team members, assist producers to develop technically sound on-farm projects and actions which deliver land management and productivity outcomes.
To contribute to the continued improvement of DPI's extension products.
Contribute to project deliverables of a high standard and that influence adoption by industry.
Adhere to project and governance processes within a leading RD&E organisation.
The position will include travel for extended periods across regional and remote Queensland. This may include out of hours work and occasional weekend work.
Job Requirements:
It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to possess an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Animal, Agricultural or Environmental Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
Commitment to obtaining vaccination or provision of evidence of prior immunity to Q fever will be required prior to starting
A current “C” class drivers licence
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
Assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles).
Evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Job Benefits:
$74,641 – $94,678 per annum
Join us and help enrich Queensland’s agricultural businesses.
Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland’s agricultural landscape.
To apply please visit the Smart Jobs website: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-629875-25
For more information contact Jo Gangemi on 0438 553 483 | APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24th April 2025
Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.
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