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Form of workThis position will be based in Emerald. Join our team, supporting a Queensland Government department.
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We are seeking P02 - Pasture Agronomist for the position for the new Animal Science feed base program with Meat and Livestock Australia for a state-wide research and extension program, targeting the adoption and best-practice-management of sown and native pastures in Queensland.
About the Role:
- Temporary Contractor role (initial term of 3 years with options for further 2-year extensions to 2029).
- Standard hours: Approximately 36:15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Regular travel away from the office, including extended periods across regional and remote Queensland (Travel expenses are covered via reimbursement).
- Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required.
PO2 Pasture Agronomist:
- Collaborate with the department's scientists and beef extension officers for the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program.
- Conduct field-based research on land restoration, sown pasture systems, animal performance, and pasture dieback management.
- Support extension activities to promote improved grazing land management practices.
- Contribute to case studies showcasing successful land management.
- Australian bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Agricultural/Applied or Environmental Science from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Willingness to receive Q-fever vaccination or provide proof of prior immunity to Q-fever.
- Current 'C' class driver's license.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in Queensland's grazing lands, including regular overnight travel.
- Fieldwork may be required during the summer heat for trial maintenance and recordings.
Desirable:
- Agricultural extension experience.
- Knowledge of field-based sown pasture production research methodologies.
- Experience in building successful relationships with land managers.
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire, sown pasture systems relevant to beef production in Queensland.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications will be treated with complete confidentiality. Only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered. We thank you for your application however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted.
