Senior Extension Officer

1 week ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity
As an Extension Officer (Beef), you will:

  • Negotiate, lead and undertake projects within the DPI Extensive Livestock Systems extension team to enhance the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Central Queensland's extensive beef industries.
  • Be the DPI lead for the GRASS project across the Burdekin, Burnett Mary and Fitzroy Catchments and support current Grazing Extension Projects ).
  • 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 beef producers to identify and implement opportunities to improve the productivity and resilience of their feed base, primarily by supporting the adoption of whole of business best practices.
  • Build and maintain effective collaborative partnerships within DPI, across government, producers and industry: e.g. Meat and Livestock Australia, Natural Resource Management bodies, AgForce, universities and other stakeholders across the state and nationally.
  • To improve beef industry adoption of recommended best practices in central Queensland, you will have a high level of working knowledge of extension practices relevant to red meat businesses and a high level of knowledge 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:

  • It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to 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.

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience working with Queensland beef businesses is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to undertaken frequent travel to other locations and work for extended periods across Central 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 problemsolving 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 help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.

Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/662886/25
Closing Date:
Monday, 20 October 2025
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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