Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world #DAfcareers As our Senior Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock) you will build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will negotiate, lead and 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

As our Senior Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock) you will:
• Negotiate, lead and undertake projects in Central West Queensland that enhance the profitability, productivity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Queensland's extensive livestock industry.
• Lead and support current activities of the Grazing Futures Livestock Business Resilience (https://futurebeef.com.au/), Leading Sheep and Pasture Resilience projects in the western region.
• Ensure that project deliverables are of a high standard and are delivered to influence adoption by industry, and that project management and governance processes are exemplary of a leading RD&E organisation.
• Work with producers to identify, evaluate and implement strategies to increase business profitability and improve land management outcomes.
• Provide professional leadership in developing high performing teams through the direct supervision and mentoring of staff, creating measurable and attainable goals, and building strong morale.
• Build knowledge and skills in staff for the effective research, demonstration and extension of options to evaluate and demonstrate industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
• Build and maintain effective collaborative partnerships within DPI, across government, producers and industry: e.g. Meat and Livestock Australia, Natural Resource Management bodies, AgForce, universities and other stakeholders across the state and nationally.

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.
Desirable Attributes:
• Five or more years' experience and an excellent understanding of the beef and/or small ruminant industries in Queensland and the key drivers of production, profitability and sustainability.
• Agricultural extension experience.
• The position will include travel for extended periods across Queensland's regions.

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/638544/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

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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Documents

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

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  638544 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 1.04MB)