Irrigation Extension Specialist — Hybrid, North Central VIC

Agriculture Victoria; Kerang; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is offering a fixed-term role in Kerang, Victoria, with hybrid work arrangements. You will case manage irrigation projects, develop best practice irrigation systems, and contribute to groundwater monitoring in the North Central region as part of a supportive technical team.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, a current drivers licence, and experience in extension principles.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, or equivalent.
• Current Drivers Licence with travel requirement.
• Understanding of Victoria's agriculture sector and irrigated agriculture.
• Ability to use technology/software and interest in expanding these skills.

Responsibilities

• Case manage irrigation projects in the North Central Catchment; plan and develop best practice farm irrigation systems.
• Ensure irrigation modernisation as part of a whole farm systems approach; work in salinity management and agri-technology.
• Oversee groundwater monitoring across the Loddon Campaspe Irrigation Region in collaboration with the North Central CMA.
• Develop expertise in irrigation management and extension through formal and on-the-job training; work in a statewide team.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Agriculture sector knowledge

Tech literacy

Extension principles

Education

Agricultural/Natural Resource Management degree

Job description

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is offering a fixed-term role in Kerang, Victoria, with hybrid work arrangements. You will case manage irrigation projects, develop best practice irrigation systems, and contribute to groundwater monitoring in the North Central region as part of a supportive technical team.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, a current drivers licence, and experience in extension principles.