Senior Scientist (Pastures)

As Our Senior Scientist (Pastures), You Will

• Design, lead and implement native and improved pasture research projects related to extensive livestock production systems in Queensland, including development of funding applications.
• Organise and participate in field work related to grazing land management research, development and extension on commercial livestock properties and departmental research facilities and undertake extended periods of field work as required.
• Lead the publication of high-quality pasture research project reports, peer reviewed scientific journal articles, media releases, newsletter articles, technical notes and other extension materials arising from project outputs.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:

• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
  
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

Citizenship Or Visa Requirements

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.

If You Are Not An Australian Citizen, You Must

• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
  
  
  

Licences and registrations

• A current manual ‘C' class driver's licence
  
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Applied Science or Science in a field relevant to the position from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent academic qualifications.
  
  
  

Why join us

Learn why our people choose DAF and more importantly why they stay.

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. Join us and be part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape. Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/603279/24

Closing Date: Friday, 22 November 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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