Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.
Temporary full time opportunity (approx 11 months)
Location negotiable across the Central Tablelands region
Salary starting from $99,938 per annum super
About the Role
This exciting role of Land Services Officer Agriculture will work directly with land managers within the Central Tablelands LLS region to plan, implement and monitor key projects relating to agricultural productivity and sustainability. You will engage with a diverse portfolio of land managers with a range of diverse needs to provide advice and support to achieve bio-secure, profitable, productive and sustainable primary industries in our region.
Responsibilities
Initiate partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders
Support the delivery of extension and awareness projects
Support the provision of information and services to strategically targeted areas
Work closely with all members of the agricultural services team to build capacity to support producers to manage their production systems. This includes:
Building knowledge and capacity for producers to respond to a changing climate and challenging seasonal conditions
Build awareness and adherence to animal biosecurity and welfare standards
Extension of information on managing livestock soils and pastures for profitability and landscape outcomes
Facilitating adoption of new technologies and research and development findings
Investigate options for producer demonstration sites and local trials
About You
This is an excellent personal growth and career development opportunity. We are looking for an agricultural extension professional with skills in the following areas:
Working experience with agricultural systems and engaging with farmers
Be well informed about issues in the agricultural sector and proactively source and prepare information for communication to landholders
A desire to build on your technical skills and knowledge
Excellent communication skills to engage and collaborate with people in government, industry and the community and build partnerships
An ability to think strategically and understand risk as it applies to farming in our region
Administrative and project management skills
Have a degree in agriculture, rural science or equivalent knowledge and experience
Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance if required
Have a current NSW Class C Driver Licence
Be willing to undertake regular travel within the Central Tablelands LLS region including overnight trips
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your Manager prior to submitting your application.
EOI Closing Date: 9th December ****
Further Information Contact
For further information about this opportunity please contact Kylie Matthews at or via TEAMS.
You can view the role description here.
This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
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