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Role: Natural Resource Management (NRM) or Agricultural Extension Trainee
Program: Agricultural Capacity Building Program (Pilot)
Work type: Full-time, fixed-term for 12 months starting 1 August 2017
Salary: $60K pa plus super
Location: Trainees may be located anywhere in the Great Barrier Reef Catchments
Host organisation: currently being assessed for suitability
Position summary
The Queensland Government has engaged the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) to facilitate an Agricultural Capacity Building Program. The program was developed in response to the Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report which calls for more effective, targeted and coordinated extension to support large-scale land management practice changes in the GBR Catchments.
The Agricultural Capacity Building Program will train up to six early career extension officers by enhancing their skills in delivering agricultural and NRM projects with landholders in the GBR Catchments. Trainees will be hosted by suitable organisations and receive mentoring from experienced advisors, participate in relevant training and expand their access to extension networks.
It is anticipated that the Trainees will develop expertise in one or more of the following areas: land management, water quality, soil health, and nutrient and pest management.
Applications close: 5pm, 5 May 2017
To apply you must review Position Description and follow the application process.
See HOST application kit HERE.
See HOST application form and guidelines HERE.
For any queries related to the Pilot Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program contact Dr Diana Saunders at diana@qff.org.au or phone (07) 3837 4726.
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