Job no: 500292
Work type: Full time
Location: Statewide (all locations in Tasmania)
Categories: Community & Engagement
Contribute to ongoing research that correlates with Tasmanian agriculture industry’s resilience.
Collaborate with the Tas Farm Innovation Hub to develop climate related extension activities.
Full-time, 3 year fixed term role based in Tasmania.
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
The Agricultural Industry Engagement Officer for Climate Change Resilience sits within the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) which is part of the College of Sciences and Engineering. This role will engage with the ongoing research at TIA that underpins the Tasmanian agriculture industry’s resilience to the effects of climate change and otherwise limits the levels of greenhouse gasses that the Tasmanian agricultural industry produces.
This role will be expected to work with the climate change related researchers in TIA, along with the industry engagement and extension officers of the Hub to engage with farmers, farming groups, local entrepreneurs, traditional custodians, practitioners in natural resource management, industry, and others in the community, to communicate the learnings of relevant TIA research, and thereby encourage effective adoption. Ultimately, the purpose of this role is to support innovation and adoption of new practices and products that increase Tasmanian farmers resilience to drought and climate change.
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.
To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
For further information about this position, please contact Les Baxter, Business Manager, les.baxter@utas.edu.au
Please visit our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position Description - 500292 - Industry Engagement Officer for Climate Change Resilience.pdf
Applications close Sunday, 13 October 2024, 11.55pm
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Advertised: 23 Sep 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time