Extension Officer

Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock) - Temporary full time - Longreach.

As our Extension Officer, you will undertake projects that enhance the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Queensland's extensive livestock industry whilst supporting activities of the Grazing Futures, Leading Sheep, Pasture Resilience and other associated projects in the western region.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us.

As Our Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock) You Will

• Undertake projects in Central West Queensland that enhance the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Queensland's extensive livestock industry.
• Support activities of the Grazing Futures ), Leading Sheep, Pasture Resilience and other associated projects in the western region.
• Assist to develop technical and information materials and training and ensure follow-up activities to assist with adoption of best management practice across livestock businesses.
• Understand and use a range of extension methodologies, including face to face as well as web-based webinars and on-line training, to build relationships with stakeholders to achieve improved enterprise performance and environmental outcomes.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting of the impact and value of Departmental services and projects to beef, sheep and goat producers.
• Support effective collaborative partnerships within DPI, across government, producers and industry
• Adhere to project and governance processes within a leading RD&E organisation.

What we are looking for

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.

Eligibility requirements

You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

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.

If You Are Not An Australian Citizen, You Must

• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions.
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.

Licences and registrations

• A current 'C' class drivers licence (manual preferred).

Mandatory Qualifications
Essential requirements

• It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to possess an Australian Bachelor's 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
• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.

Desirable Attributes

• Agricultural extension experience is advantageous
• Understanding of regional and rural communities and extensive livestock businesses
• Experience in remote working environments as the position will include travel for extended periods in western Queensland

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group
Primary Industry & Environment