Field Trials & Extension Coordinator

Gippsland Agricultural Group Inc; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gippsland Agricultural Group Inc in Bairnsdale, VIC is seeking an Agricultural Project Officer to support planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of applied agricultural research and extension projects at the Gippsland Research Farm and collaborating sites.

You will work with the Research Farm Manager to connect research design with field delivery, data collection and communicating findings to farmers and industry, including field days and farm walks.

Qualifications

• Qualification in agriculture, agricultural science, agronomy, environmental science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate tasks or projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to explain technical information.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships within a small team.
• Confidence working outdoors and travelling to farms or trial sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver assigned research projects and trial activities to agreed plans, budgets, timelines and protocols
• Help plan, establish, monitor and assess field trials and demonstrations across relevant soil, crop, pasture and livestock projects
• Collect, check, organise and analyse field data, samples, measurements and project records
• Work with the Research Farm Manager to coordinate trial operations, machinery, inputs, contractors and site access
• Prepare project updates, technical summaries, reports and farmer-friendly communications
• Help organise and deliver field days, workshops, farm walks and other extension activities
• Build positive relationships with farmers, researchers, agronomists, funders and partner organisations
• Monitor project milestones, expenditure, risks and issues, escalating concerns early and helping keep deliverables on track
• Follow organisational health and safety procedures, complete required inductions and training, and use appropriate PPE
• Identify hazards and report incidents, near misses, environmental concerns and non-compliance promptly

Skills

Project planning

Data collection & analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Education

Agriculture/Agri-science or related degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Data entry software

Job description

Gippsland Agricultural Group Inc in Bairnsdale, VIC is seeking an Agricultural Project Officer to support planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of applied agricultural research and extension projects at the Gippsland Research Farm and collaborating sites.

You will work with the Research Farm Manager to connect research design with field delivery, data collection and communicating findings to farmers and industry, including field days and farm walks.