Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world #DAFcareers. As our Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock) you will build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will actively undertake projects in Central West Queensland that enhance the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Queensland's extensive livestock industry. Just imagine what you could achieve with us.

Job details

About the role:
As our Extension Officer ((Extensive Livestock), you will:
• Undertake projects in Central West Queensland that enhance the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Queensland's extensive livestock industry.
• Support current activities of the Leading Sheep, Grazing Futures Livestock Business Resilience (https://futurebeef.com.au/) and Pasture Resilience projects in the western region.
• Assist to develop technical and information materials and training and ensure follow-up activities to assist with adoption of best management practice across livestock businesses.
• Understand and use a range of extension methodologies, including face to face as well as web-based webinars and on-line training, to build relationships with stakeholders to achieve improved enterprise performance and environmental outcomes.
• Contribute to monitoring and report the impact and value of Departmental services and projects to beef and sheep producers.
• Maintain effective collaborative partnerships within DPI, across government, producers and industry.
• Contribute to project deliverables of a high standard and that influence adoption by industry.
• Adhere to project and governance processes within a leading RD&E organisation.

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:
Essential requirements:
• It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to possess an Australian Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Animal, Agricultural or Environmental Science from a recognised tertiary institution. Post-graduate qualification in a science field is desirable.
• Commitment to obtaining vaccination or provision of evidence of prior immunity to Q fever will be required prior to starting.
• 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 work for us:
Learn why our people choose DAF and more importantly why they stay.
• 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/636570/25

Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (1) (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  636570 25 Role Description v2 (Word, 1.04MB)