Sales and services
Salary
$81-$90k

About the position

Job description

To work with producers and other stakeholders in the pork industry to encourage the uptake of new technologies, or improved practices for the benefit of both individual farms, as well as the wider industry. 

Extension officers may focus on a particular area (eg. welfare, biosecurity, sustainability) or may work across all of these. 

Minimum education, experience, or skills

  • Tertiary qualification in agricultural, animal science, or veterinary science 
  • Desirable – experience in the pig industry 

 

Activities

  • Engage with pig producers and other stakeholders to drive change and improvement 
  • Convert complex, scientific concepts into practical, clear messages and materials 
  • Local and/or national travel to farms and industry events/workshops 
  • Organising industry and online events 

 

Other skills

Pork industry knowledge and experience
Public speaking and presentation skills
Driving improvement and change
Communication
Building networks and relationships
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