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Scientist (Dairy)
Animal Science; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Gatton
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world #DAFcareers As our Scientist (Dairy) you will build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will develop and conduct feeding systems research specific to dairy and dairy-beef systems in north Australia on research and commercial dairy farms.
Just image what you could achieve with us
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Job ad reference | QLD/615944/25 |
| Closing date | 06-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | 30 July 2026 |
| Contact person | Dr Dannylo Sousa |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0461 477 021 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As our Scientist (Dairy), you will:
• Develop and conduct feeding systems research and development activities specific to dairy and dairy-beef production systems in northern Australia on research and commercial dairy farms.
• Analyse physical and financial data to provide recommendations to industry on the key factors driving resilient feeding systems in northern Australia.
• Identify relevant research and development being conducted at a State, National and International level and adapt this to suit Queensland's regional dairy farming systems using on-farm development activities.
• Provide operational support for the implementation of the DPI Dairy Research Development and Extension (RDE) strategy, taking into account relevant industry, departmental and government priorities.
• Significantly contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of dairy RDE projects, and analyse data from research-based experiments and publish the results in scientific journals.
• Develop collaborative links and partnerships with relevant sectors of industry, external funding bodies, RDE organisations and other relevant agencies pertaining to implementation of the RDE strategy.
What we are looking for
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Mandatory qualifications
It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to possess an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Agricultural, Animal, Applied or Rural Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Post graduate qualifications with a dairy background would be highly regarded.
• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.
Why join us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us!
• 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 DAF
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.
Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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