Agricultural Extension Officer

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting**opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:
**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an Agricultural Extension Officer. The position encourages and promotes best practice, sustainable primary production in the Byron Shire with an aim to maximize food security and environmental resilience. The role will include providing extension services to farmers, landholder education and delivery of on-ground sustainable agriculture projects

**About you**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in agriculture, rural science or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in community and landholder engagement and education.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the concepts of sustainable agriculture, regenerative agriculture, carbon farming and associated practices.
- Understanding of agricultural activities and associated environmental and social pressures in the Byron Shire.

**We offer**:

- A permanent full
- Flexible working arrangements (work from home option up to 2 days per week post onboarding can be negotiated)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,310.30 to $1,518.18 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Liz Caddick, Biodiversity Team Leader, (02) 6626 7324

**Closing date**:
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**Position Description**:
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**: