Beef Cattle Research Officer

3 days ago

Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Full time $68,804 - $87,900 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Agriculture and Work unit Livestock Industries Agriculture

Fisheries

Job title Beef Cattle Research Officer Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Katherine

Position number 29180 RTF Closing 17/11/2025

Contact officer Christie Pearson on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Plan, coordinate and conduct research, development and extension projects and activities aimed at improving the sustainable

development of the pastoral industry in the Katherine region.

Key duties and responsibilities

Undertake beef cattle research and extension projects to achieve successful delivery of departmental programs.

Work as part of a team to deliver effective extension activities and create targeted extension material.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree in Agricultural Science or equivalent.

2. Practical skills and experience related to beef cattle production from extensive pastoral regions, particularly the tropical

regions of northern Australia.

3. An understanding of experimental design and project management, and experience in research techniques applicable to

extensive pastoral operations.

4. A willingness and ability to carry out field work under challenging conditions for extended periods.

5. Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and proven ability to interact positively with

producers, colleagues and government personnel.

6. Demonstrated computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

7. Experience in conducting extension activities relevant to extensive cattle production systems.

8. Proven ability to work as part of a team.

9. A current and valid driver's licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing the pastoral industry in northern Australia. Ability to analyse

developing issues, opportunities or needs and develop activities to address these.

Further information

This position is office based, with significant travel including remote areas.

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