Agricultural Extension Professional for Dairy Industry

4 weeks ago


Burnie, Tasmania, Australia Dairy Australia Full time
About the Role

Dairy Australia seeks a skilled Agricultural Extension Professional to work closely with dairy farmers and regional networks in Tasmania, ensuring engagement with Research, Development, and Extension programs. This role involves encouraging participation in events, fostering opportunities for discussion, and supporting the facilitation and delivery of capability building.

To succeed in this position, you will bring experience in planning, evaluating, and reporting on programs and resources, combined with technical knowledge of dairy feedbase, nutrition, or agribusiness. Strong facilitation skills are necessary to support farmer-led discussion groups, while project management experience in the agricultural sector, including events management, is essential for delivering key objectives.

This opportunity allows you to explore issues impacting farmers across Tasmania and the dairy industry broadly, and identify potential solutions. You will prioritize making a difference on farm and enjoy seeing the impact of change on farm.

This fixed-term contract will run until December 2026. Dairy Australia offers a flexible working environment, allowing you to work from our office in Burnie, your home office, or on the road visiting stakeholders, as well as connecting virtually with colleagues and stakeholders.

Our Ideal Candidate

We value equality and treat everyone with fairness, consideration, and respect. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Ideal candidates should be degree qualified in agriculture, environment, or equivalent, or have extensive knowledge of the Australian dairy industry. Demonstrated experience working with farmers and groups of farmers, including delivering information and programs, is crucial. Your strong communication skills will help facilitate collaboration and effective information exchange.

You should also understand how technology can positively impact extension work and utilize Dairy Australia's CRM (Salesforce) to promote events and capture data guiding and supporting programs and innovation.

About Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia provides services that benefit and advance dairy farm businesses and the industry. Our services enhance farm business management, support employment needs, drive herd and feed innovation, manage climate and environment, promote Australian dairy, commit to sustainability, support policy development, grow international markets, and respond to critical issues and events.

Salary Information

The estimated annual salary for this position ranges between $80,000 and $110,000 AUD, depending on qualifications and experience. However, please note that the actual salary may vary based on individual circumstances.



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