Agricultural Project Officer

About us

Southern Dirt is a grower group encompassing some of WA’s most productive land and representing some of the states’ best mixed farmers. We have members in Kojonup and its surrounds up to 100 kms. Supported by a dedicated committee of farmers our aim is to create and sustain vibrant, healthy, prosperous farms and communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Project Officer to coordinate research and development projects in the Kojonup area. The Project Officer will work under the supervision of the Southern Dirt Executive Officer to coordinate, implement, monitor and document Southern Dirt’s trials and demonstrations. The Project Officer will also be required to assist the Executive Officer in extending these results to Southern Dirt members and partners through R&D program events, workshops and publications

Qualifications & experience

• Current “C” class driver’s license.
• General knowledge of Australian broadacre farming systems, products and technologies.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel. SharePoint and OneDrive
• Knowledge of or experience in scientific methods and analytical procedures appropriate to agricultural research and knowledge of research trial management – experience in research trial management and monitoring is desirable.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, show initiative and work productively as part of a team.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated affinity for working with farmers

Tasks & responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, monitor and document Southern Dirt’s projects, trials and demonstrations.
• Coordinate project field days and events.
• Prioritise grower research needs and develop an R&D plan by linking growers and other industry representatives. This will involve coordinating local industry research, investigating new technologies and conducting on-farm validation with growers.
• Maintain relationships with members to determine on-farm research priorities.
• Prepare research reports for trials and demonstration sites. 
• Assist the Executive Officer when required
• Grant writing
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Work Vehicle provided
• Ability to salary-sacrifice
• Ability to work from home
• Flexible work hours