EOI - Sustainable Ag Facilitator

Job Details • Full-time • Wellington • 1w ago

Temporary full time up to 30/06/2028*
Location negotiable within Central West LLS region
Salary starting from $106,025 p.a + super
Love agriculture & helping farmers? Join the Central West LLS team as a Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator

About You

To be successful in this role you must have a passion for sustainable agriculture, strengths in project management, stakeholder engagement, and demonstrated experience providing extension and advisory services to farmers and land managers.

You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with agricultural stakeholders, and providing inputs to strategy and planning processes.

 What you need for the role:

A degree in agricultural science, environmental management, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management, and/or an equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience
Strong communication skills to engage with landholders and collaborate with key industries to build partnerships
Organisational skills to plan and deliver field days/meetings or other initiatives across the region
The ability to provide agricultural (livestock and/or agronomy) advise to agricultural producers
An understanding of the needs and issues facing landholders and stakeholders in adapting to climate variability, meeting market demands and in achieving sustainable agricultural outcomes
A Current NSW Class C Driver and willigness to undertake regular travel within the Central West LLS region.

About the Role

The Australian Government is investing $40.7 million to support a network of Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators (SAFs) as part of the next five-year phase of the National Heritage Trust program (NHT). SAFs will provide the extension services needed to improve farmers’ knowledge and uptake of climate-smart, sustainable practices including understanding of environmental markets and climate resilience to inform critical investment decisions for their future sustainability. SAFs will facilitate partnerships and connections that will assist farmers, landholders, community groups and agriculture industries to work together.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your direct supervisor or manager prior to submitting your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

For further information about this role please review the role description or contact Neroli Brennan on 0428 692 713 or via email neroli.brennan@lls.nsw.gov.au.

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DRNSW / LLS staff only.

*To be considered for an appointment up to June 2028 applicants must be on a current talent pool at the grade of this advertised vacancy or higher OR have been comparatively assessed at the grade of this advertised vacancy or higher. Comparative assessment means you were appointed through an externally advertised role.

If you do not meet the requirements for comparative assessment, you may be considered for a temporary appointment for a period of up to 12 months only.

Recruitment Process Adjustment

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. 

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.