CareerPlan

Sheep and Beef Livestock Industry Development Officer

VictoriaFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-12
HybridCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Deliver targeted extension services, technical advice, and industry engagement to accelerate evidence-based practices in sheep and beef businesses in South-East Victoria.

Role type

Livestock industry development officer (extension & technical advisory)

Builds

Producer networks, demonstration activities, and farm-business resilience programs

Domain

Agriculture (Sheep and Beef Livestock)

Required skills

Sheep and beef production systems expertise, livestock management, pasture and grazing systems, nutrition, feedbase management, farm business resilience, emerging industry technologies, program design and coordination

Preferred skills

Tertiary degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Economics

Responsibilities

Design and deliver extension programs, facilitate producer group learning, translate research into practical on-farm outcomes, coordinate demonstration activities, support farm-business resilience and drought preparedness

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC