Rangeland Research Officer

6 days ago

Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Full time $68,904 - $87,900 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Agriculture – Livestock Industries

Job title Rangeland Research Officer Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 12928 RTF Closing 13/10/2025

Contact officer Caroline Pettit 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

Support the development of the NT pastoral industry by taking responsibility for rangeland research activities that build

knowledge of sustainable grazing and land management practices and encourage adoption of research outcomes by industry.

Key duties and responsibilities

In keeping with DAF's corporate values …

  1. Take responsibility for and assist with the day-to-day management of specific rangeland research projects.

  2. Undertake data collection, summary, and analysis.

  3. Prepare written and oral reports to DAF, industry, and funding bodies

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree in agricultural, rangeland, resource, or environmental science from a recognised tertiary institution.

  1. Considerable computer experience including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

  2. Ability to effectively communicate with cattle producers, technical staff, and researchers.

  3. Experience in pasture sampling methodology and pasture species identification particularly in tropical rangelands.

  4. Ability to carry out extensive periods of fieldwork in remote areas.

  5. Ability to work effectively and unsupervised as a team member, demonstrating initiative and independence, and showing

good organisational and time management skills.

  1. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and scientific rigor in field trials.

  2. Ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

  3. Current manual driver's license, 4WD and ATV operation experience.

Desirable

1. Qualification or experience in statistical analysis including use of statistics software.

2. Experience in the use and application of GRASP pasture models

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