Role description – Agriculture Extension Officer
This is an exciting career opportunity for an Agriculture Extension Officer to contribute to a range of extension activities that enhance the productivity, profitability and sustainability of farmers across North-West Victoria.
- Work with a leading not-for-profit grains research and extension organisation
- Experience a professional, progressive, and supportive work environment
- Benefit from a varied, interesting, and challenging work
Working within the Extension team and reporting to Senior Manager – Extension & Communications, the ideal candidate for this role will have experience in agriculture, event management, project management, communications or related disciplines.
Graduates and experienced officers are encouraged to apply.
About us
Birchip Cropping Group Inc. (BCG) is a leader in applied grains research. Based in the heart of the Wimmera Mallee and North Central farming regions, BCG was established in 1992 by a group of farmers determined to have ongoing access to locally relevant grains research. BCG is now nationally recognised and respected for delivery of high quality, independent, applied science-based research and extension.
What’s in it for you?
This position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in one of the largest and diverse grain producing regions in Australia.
We are a nationally recognised not-for-profit agricultural research and extension organisation led by farmers with a mission of improving the prosperity of farmers and agricultural communities through farmer-driven innovation, research, and extension. Widely recognised as a credible, independent, and innovative organisation, BCG’s research and communication activities provide evidence, support, and tools for improving farm management practices and profitability.
Birchip is a happy, vibrant, and progressive community, offering many social, sport and recreation opportunities, boasting outstanding sporting facilities and water-based activities at Tchum lake which is located 7kms from town. If you’re interested in music and the Arts, Birchip is host to the annual Mali Heart festival, various visiting cultural arts performances and a range of regular and varied music events throughout the year.
Qualifications, experience and personal attributes
Formal qualifications in agriculture, project management, event management or related disciplines desirable. Transferable skills will be acknowledged.
This role will involve a high level of attention to detail and would ideally be suited to an individual with interest in communicating agricultural research and regularly engaging with stakeholders.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Within the BCG Extension team this role will involve coordination, identification, creation, presentation, distribution and delivery of BCG extension outputs.
- Working with the BCG Research team to communicate project and research findings in accordance with contract milestones using innovative thinking that will engage farmers and industry.
- Work with the BCG team to assist with the delivery of the Young Farmer Network.
- Within the BCG Extension team this role will involve supporting the development of content for various BCG publications.
- Regular and timely contribution to BCG’s communications that promote and support BCG’s events and extension activities.
- Contribute to the maintenance of BCG photo and content libraries, email signatures, signage, and corporate branding.
- Maximise promotion of BCG activities through effective engagement with appropriate and targeted communication activities.
Applications for the Agriculture Extension Officer position including a cover letter and CV (with referees) apply to Fiona Best at [email protected]
