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Senior Agricultural Economist
Central Region; Rural Economic Development; Agriculture; Mackay/Whitsunday Region
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We’re looking for a Senior Agricultural Economist who can:
• Lead innovative projects to deliver high quality economic evaluations and communicate information that targets improved profitability and sustainability.
• Accept new challenges and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Use economics to solve problems and identify solutions for agricultural production activities, natural resource management initiatives and policy analysis.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Economics & Statistics |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/610066/24 |
| Closing date | 13-Jan-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Mark Poggio |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 105 109 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As our Senior Agricultural Economist, you will:
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships in multi-disciplinary teams with landholders, industry organisations, colleagues, natural resource management groups, universities and other government agencies.
• Develop bio-economic models and use other economic analysis methods to assess agricultural production activities, natural resource management initiatives and policy analysis.
• Utilise and provide training to stakeholders in the use of DPI economic decision support tools (e.g. www.featonline.com.au).
• Use computer and scientific technologies to analyse data and produce reports in a timely manner to meet project milestones and management needs.
• Provide advice and direction to management and stakeholders to improve service delivery and ensure quality outcomes.
• Lead projects to deliver high quality economic evaluations and communicate information that targets improved profitability and sustainability.
• Supervise and mentor staff to meet project requirements and assist in the professional development of regional economists.
• Develop and implement new projects and collaborative service delivery partnerships targeting improved competitiveness and sustainability within agricultural sectors.
Essential requirements
• You will be required to undertake overnight travel to fulfil certain tasks. The role will require frequent travel to regional areas.
You may also have
• Experience in dealing with the agricultural sector and primary producers will be highly regarded.
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.
Eligibility requirements
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.
Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.
If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:
• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
Licences and registrations
• A current ‘C' class drivers licence
Mandatory qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in economics, business or agriculture (including economics/business) is required.
• 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 DPI 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 DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
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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Documents
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