Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry Reference: VG/50958889 A The Dairy Industry Development Officer will work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering regional and state-wide services to the agriculture sector to support economic growth, business resilience, climate adaptation, and recovery from natural disasters.
The position will also be required to contribute to emergency response.
The position will play a key role in the design and delivery of targeted, relevant, and accessible practice change services (including digital) to farm businesses - with a particular focus on dairy - in collaboration with industry and service providers aligned to Agriculture Victoria priorities.
This includes services that assist farm businesses to adapt to climate change, modernise and innovate farming systems, and recover from natural disasters and industry downturns.
The position will contribute to evaluation, innovation, and continuous improvement of our services and business operations, to improve outcomes and ways of working.
The successful applicant will have a commitment to collaboration and teamwork and will have strong networks in the agriculture sector and dairy industry, particularly in the Gippsland region.
The position requires a person who is innovative, adaptable, and willing to flex work plans and approaches in response to changing priorities.
Accountabilities Provide high level technical input and innovation into the design and delivery of extension and adoption services relating to livestock production, on-farm emissions and climate adaptation, farm business resilience, and farm production and profitability.
Maintain trusted and effective networks and relationships with key industry and regional stakeholders, to influence and gain support and collaboration in the design and delivery of services and collation of intelligence.
Provide high quality and accurate information, insights, and advice to key internal and external stakeholders through excellent communication and technical knowledge.
Actively engage and participate as a constructive member of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining cooperative and trusted working relationships, in pursuit of team goals.
Fostering a culture of inclusion, safety, excellence, responsiveness, and flexibility.
Deliver high-quality work on time and with a collegiate can-do attitude, providing high level monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the impact of services, while adhering to all departmental governance requirements.
Contribute to emergency response, agriculture recovery, and business improvement priorities as required.
To practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships, and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued, and able to participate.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications A desired not essential tertiary degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or similar.
This is an ongoing position.
The work location for this position is flexible within Gippsland (Leongatha, Ellinbank, or Maffra preferred) 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.
Applications close at midnight on Monday, 28 October 2024.
Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.
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 further information including the position description, key selection criteria, and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au Job type: Full time Job classification: VPSG4 Contact: Catherine Heiberg | ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr