ABOUT QFF
QFF is an influential member-based organisation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations in Queensland, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
At QFF we believe in a sustainable and profitable future for the agriculture sector and help our member organisations to support their individual members achieve this through advocacy, collaboration, leadership and research.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This specific Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer (IRRO) role is to assist producers operating in intensive agriculture within the activated Local Government Areas.
The objectives of the IRRO are to assist in medium-term recovery and long-term resilience by:
* assisting primary producers that have been impacted by an eligible disaster event in accessing referral pathways to available grants and loans and industry, business, financial and mental health support,
* identifying event impacted areas and areas of emerging needs and delivering workshops that meet the needs of impacted producers, and
* supporting the development of industry-specific on-farm business resilience plans and providing links to technical advice on natural disaster recovery and resilience.
The IRRO will ensure smooth and satisfactory delivery of the project outputs, manage activities within a defined budget and work collaboratively with fellow IRROs, delivery partners and key stakeholders.
What we can offer you
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Key role in a growing high-profile agriculture organisation with exciting opportunities.
* The opportunity to work with a skilled and engaged group of people to make a difference in the Queensland agricultural sector.
* A truly collaborative working environment.
QFF is passionate about driving change to benefit our member's farm businesses, their families and communities, their industry and the environment. We are widely acknowledged as one of the most influential and respected advocacy groups in Queensland.
What you'll bring - the essentials
* Experience in natural disaster recovery, preferably within agriculture.
* Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement within an agriculture industry or peak industry body.
* Demonstrated knowledge of government grant funding programs and the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
* Understanding of key concepts of risk, business continuity, resilience and insurance in the context of an agriculture business.
* Demonstrated and meticulous time, task management, problem-solving and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated high level of written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.
* Able to quickly and accurately understand and synthesise information - verbal, visual or written.
* Experience in delivery of events, workshops and online webinars.
* Strong computer literacy skills.
Non negotiable
* Queensland Driver Licence (C type). This role requires extensive car travel within Queensland, therefore, QFF reserves the right to undertake relevant police checks for driving history.
* A reliable vehicle
Nice to have
* Tertiary qualification, preferably in agribusiness or agriculture
How to apply
To learn more about the role please contact Project Manager Ms Kerry Battersby on or
The Position Description can be found on the QFF website
If this role appeals to you, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. Applications will be assessed as they come in. Applications close 16 January 2026.
No agency enquiries, please. Thank you.