Extension Officer

2 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

**The opportunity:

As our Extension Officer (Beef) you will:

- Work within the DPI Extensive Livestock Systems extension team to deliver a capacity building and adoption program in north Queensland, with a particular focus on beef producers within the Burdekin Catchment.

- Develop, organise and execute grazing land management, animal production and beef business extension activities utilising the Extension Model of Practice, including the delivery of a wide range of community and stakeholder engagement events and extension materials in line with project deliverables.

- Build relationships and rapport with producers and industry stakeholders through a suite of extension methodologies including one-on-one support, peer to peer groups, workshops, field days and eExtension.

- Respond and work with producers to identify and implement opportunities to improve the productivity and resilience of their feedbase, primarily by supporting the adoption of whole of business best practices.

- Participate in field-based demonstration sites on commercial beef properties and on Queensland Government research facilities.

- To improve beef industry adoption of recommended best practices in north Queensland, you will have a working knowledge of extension practices relevant to north Queensland beef businesses and an understanding of, or willingness to gain competency in, the technical fields of grazing land management, animal production, and business management of extensive livestock systems in north Queensland.

What we are looking for:

There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess:

- An Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Agricultural Science / Applied Science / Environmental Science from a recognised tertiary institution

- A current manual 'C' class drivers licence.

It would also be desirable to have:

- Experience working with north Queensland beef businesses is highly desirable.

- Willingness to undertake frequent travel to other locations and work for extended periods across north Queensland, often in remote areas with overnight stays.

- Willingness to undertake physically demanding fieldwork in hot, sometimes wet, humid environments, and at relatively remote, isolated research sites in accordance with WHS policies and procedures.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem solving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.

Why work for us?

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

- Work with passion and purpose

- Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow

- Enjoy interesting, diverse work

- Follow your path wherever it leads

- Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive

- Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.

Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658593/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**

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