Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. As an Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock Systems) you'll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will build trusted relationships with producers and industry stakeholders through a suite of extension methodologies. Just imagine what you can achieve with us #DPIcareers

Job details

The opportunity:
As our Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock Systems) you will:

• Work within the DPI Extensive Livestock Systems extension team to deliver a capacity building and best practices adoption program, with a particular focus on livestock producers within Southern Queensland.
• Develop, organise and execute grazing land management, animal production and livestock business extension activities utilising the Extension Model of Practice, including the delivery of a wide range of community and stakeholder engagement events and extension materials in line with project deliverables.
• Build relationships and rapport with producers and industry stakeholders through a suite of extension methodologies including one-on-one support, peer to peer groups, workshops, field days and eExtension.
• Respond and work with producers to identify and implement opportunities to improve the productivity and resilience of their feedbase, primarily by supporting the adoption of whole of business best practices.
• Utilise established eExtension networks and contribute written materials (case studies, newsletter articles, social media posts) in line with project deliverables.
• Participate in field-based demonstration sites on commercial livestock properties and on Queensland Government research facilities.

What we are looking for:
There are some qualifications that we see as essential.

Mandatory qualifications:
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.

Commitment to obtaining vaccination or provision of evidence of prior immunity to Q fever will be required prior to starting.

Desirable Attributes:

• Industry Understanding:

o Understanding of the Queensland and/or Northern Australia livestock (beef, sheep or goat) industries.

• Physical and Environmental Demands:

o Willingness to undertake physically demanding fieldwork in hot, sometimes wet, humid environments, and at relatively remote, isolated properties in accordance with WHS policies and procedures.

• Travel and Flexibility:

o Flexibility to undertake occasional travel to other locations with overnight stays.

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.

Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/680069/26

Closing Date:  Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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 (PDF, 278KB)
  
  
  680069 26 Role Description (Word, 172KB)