Senior Development Extension Officer

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We are looking for a Senior Development Extension Officer to provide agronomic support to the producers of the Mossman sugarcane production region to explore the diversification from sugarcane into alternative agricultural options. Learn more about how our people contribute to Queensland everyday:Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Research
Classification PO4
Workplace Location Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/564028/24
Closing date 31-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration until 30 June 2027
Contact person Mark Hickman
Contact details Phone: 0407 113 096
Access theAs our Senior Development Extension Officer, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide agronomic regional leadership to the Mossman (Queensland) agricultural region to promote and guide producers in diversifying from a sugarcane dominant

region to alternative broadacre crops and alternative agriculture industries as part of this regions transition package.

• Build and maintain effective and mutually beneficial internal and external relationships and collaborative partnerships with regional stakeholders and industry

organisations, and other government agencies at a regional level. Your focus will be the development of emerging agricultural opportunities whilst considering both the
Great Barrier Reef impacts, and economic diversification agenda for the region.

• Develop and coordinate research that develops and advances agronomic practices, value adds to existing cropping or provides alternative cropping options

that have a positive impact for the region.

• Develop, promote, and conduct activities that review research outcomes and management options using the fit for purpose adult learning processes making key

information available for use by growers, agronomists and interested stakeholders.Mandatory Requirements:

• It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to possess an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher (from a recognised tertiary institution) in agricultural science, applied science, rural science or equivalent academic qualification with knowledge and/or skills in field based agronomic research.
• A current ‘C' Class driver licence, with the ability to get a manual licence.

Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge of broadacre cropping systems and associated resources for a coastal environment and ability to identify the agronomic needs of regional primary industries and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct, manage and report the outcomes of field-based research conducted using on-farm research methods.
• Demonstrated networking and coordination skills using adult learning processes and community engagement principles.
• A knowledge of the farming region and community within the Mossman Wet Tropic catchment would be advantageous.

Why join the department:
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.
Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us!
Join us and be a part of growing Queensland's agri-system.
Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.Applications may remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/564028/24Closing Date: Friday, 31 May 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.