Industry Development Extension Officer - Horticulture
Industry Development Extension Officer - Horticulture
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$ 89091 - 96606
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Industry Development & Extension Officer Horticulture
- Driving innovation growth and best practices in Tasmanian horticulture
- Collaborate with researchers and students to advance sustainable profitable horticulture
- Full time ongoing role based in Launceston
About the opportunity
This role sits within Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) a joint venture between the Tasmanian Government (NRET) and the University of Tasmania that supports sustainable agricultural and food sectors through highimpact research development extension and education.
The Industry Development and Extension Officer Horticulture will work with a multidisciplinary team of horticulture researchers and students to contribute to the development and maintenance of sustainable and profitable horticultural industries through the provision of services or activities that stimulate encourage and support development.
What youll do:
- Provide an extension contribution to a multidisciplinary team of scientists through learning activities that a target audience may need to evaluate the relative advantage of a practice and/or to derisk a decision.
- Assist the onfarm adoption of new technology and improved practices that enhance profitable sustainable horticultural production through the development and implementation of targeted extension programs.
- Develop relevant horticultural industry networks and maintain a high level of current knowledge on industry requirements.
- Work with the TIA research team the TAS Farm Innovation Hub (the Hub) team and TIA communication team to prepare and disseminate information about relevant knowledge through a range of media.
- Report on current industry requirements for development and extension to TIA Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRET) and other stakeholders as required.
What were looking for:
- High level understanding of horticultural production and commercial practices across the supply chain.
- Capacities to build and sustain industry knowledge and networks for definition of key challenges and opportunities that will lead to adoption of improved or betterinformed practices.
- Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary extension methods in the design and/or delivery of projects involving research and/or other industry development activities.
- Effective liaison negotiation and collaboration with industry stakeholders and project partners to build trust and encourage reciprocity.
- Demonstrated communication skills and outputs (e.g. reports media) that convey information accurately and with appropriate interpretation language and format for the target audience.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $113029 comprising base salary within the range of $89091 to $96606 plus 17 superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online please provide your CV and 12page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
- For further information about this position please contact Nigel Swarts Principal Research Fellow / Centre Leader Horticulture or.
- Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position Description 500899 Industry Development & Extension Officer
Applications close Monday 14 April 2025 11.55pm
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
