Extension Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Plant Industries - Agriculture

Job title Extension Officer - Plant Industries Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 15696 RTF Closing 14/10/2025

Contact officer Chelsea Moore on or

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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

In consultation with the Darwin Horticulture Team Leader, this position will assist in the development, maintenance and

application of a range of extension activities in Horticulture. This position will also undertake some research and

development activities on issues of current relevance to Territory's mango industry.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Actively participate in the development of horticulture extension plans by liaising with key internal and external

stakeholders (primary producers, industry representatives and researchers) and maintain the extension calendar of

events.

1. Actively participate in the planning and implementation of extension activities, in accordance with DAF's vision, mission

and objectives This will involve the conduct of extension activities (production of extension material, one-to-one farm

visits, field days, demonstration sites and extension-related social media content).

1. Assist in the planning and performance of all aspects of research and development activities based on NT horticulture

industry needs to assist agricultural enterprises throughout the Northern Territory.

1. Collect and collate data associated with research, development and extension projects and prepare basic reports.
2. Assist in writing and publication of articles for industry, to promote adoption of new technologies and methodologies

that maximise profitability and sustainability.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree in agriculture, horticulture or another relevant/equivalent degree.

2. Sound knowledge and understanding of agricultural extension in Australia.

3. Experience and willingness to carry out field work in tropical environmental conditions.

4. Proven ability to communicate effectively with primary producers, industry representatives and researchers to

encourage sharing and effective use of complementary knowledge and skills within multidisciplinary project teams.

5. Contemporary knowledge and skills in the operation of computer systems including spreadsheets, databases, word

processing and statistical software relevant to the position.

6. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team, and without supervision.

1. An ability to plan, prioritise and conduct work with flexibility. Ability to adapt to changes in duties and priorities, and to

meet deadlines

8. C class drivers licence.

Desirable

1. Experience working in Horticulture industry in northern Australia.

Further information

This position may require a considerable amount of travel to rural properties across the Northern Territory.