Irrigation Extension Specialist - Field & Tech

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Shire of Gannawarra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Flexible hours

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking an Agricultural Extension professional to case manage irrigation projects in the North Central Catchment, and to support groundwater monitoring across the Loddon Campaspe region with the North Central CMA.

The role involves field and office work, requires a relevant tertiary degree, a current driver’s licence, and a good understanding of Victoria’s irrigated agriculture. Flexible, inclusive workplaces are supported.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Science or equivalent is required.
• Strong understanding of Victoria's agriculture sector and irrigated agriculture.
• Experience with extension principles and adult learning needs, including group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Case manage irrigation projects in the North Central Catchment, planning and developing best practice farm irrigation systems.
• Ensure irrigation modernisation projects are implemented as part of a whole-farm systems approach.
• Manage groundwater monitoring program across the Loddon Campaspe Irrigation Region with North Central CMA.

Skills

Current Driver's Licence

Technology software literacy

Agriculture sector understanding

Extension principles & adult learning

Group facilitation

Education

Tertiary degree in Agricultural Science

Natural Resource Management

Environmental Management

Science or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking an Agricultural Extension professional to case manage irrigation projects in the North Central Catchment, and to support groundwater monitoring across the Loddon Campaspe region with the North Central CMA.

The role involves field and office work, requires a relevant tertiary degree, a current driver’s licence, and a good understanding of Victoria’s irrigated agriculture. Flexible, inclusive workplaces are supported.