Senior Technical Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Agriculture Victoria Full time

Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

Agriculture Victoria is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist - Sheep and Beef networks to join its high-performing Meat and Wool Team and lead some of the state's most influential industry programs. This includes the flagship BestWool/BestLamb initiative and Victoria's delivery of Making More from Sheep, an extension program collaboration by Meat and Livestock Australia and Australian Wool Innovation. This high-profile role puts you at the centre of service innovation, industry collaboration and strategic program design for the Victorian sheep sector.

You will lead the development of contemporary, industry-backed extension models, manage complex multi-partner projects and bring together producers, researchers and service providers to ensure all programs are relevant, practical and forward-looking. You will build strong networks with key partners and investors, secure co-investment opportunities and drive continuous improvement across Victoria's major sheep programs. If you are an innovative thinker with deep industry knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for accelerating productivity and practice change in the sheep and wool sectors, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Flexible work options available. Join the team at Agriculture Victoria and lead meaningful change.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • An appropriate tertiary degree in Agricultural Science, Science or an equivalent science qualification.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 Months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 01 January 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.

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