Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. #DAFcareersAs Our Project Officer, You Will:Plan and undertake activities that support the engagement and extension with primary producers and other large landholders in South East Queensland, to enable effective fire ant self-management.Provide technical advice to primary producers on the effective implementation of fire ant management, including risk mitigation, surveillance, treatment and reporting.As Our Project Officer, You Will:Plan and undertake activities that support the engagement and extension with primary producers and other large landholders in South East Queensland, to enable effective fire ant self-management.Provide technical advice to primary producers on the effective implementation of fire ant management, including risk mitigation, surveillance, treatment and reporting.Provide follow-up extension activities to farms as required including the delivery of treatment products and equipment.Ensure farmers are accurately reporting treatment of fire ants and are following legislative requirements such as reporting presence of suspected fire ants.Participate in workshops, meetings and engagements with primary producers to promote fire ant management activities and options.Participate in workshops with key stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and relationships and providing expert advice on fire ant management activities in accordance with biosecurity legislation.Effective coordination and tracking of project activities including project deliverables and risks. This includes preparation of farm assessments, fire ant management plans for farms and recording of data in internal databases.Prepare documentation and provide support for ordering and distribution of treatment products and equipment relating to fire ant management. This may include inventory management and procurement processes.Provide technical support to the operational delivery of FAST and its role in assisting the eradication efforts of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including various functions in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and FAST.A qualification or relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and rural extension, especially with primary producers or rural audiences, would be well regarded.You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.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 restrictionsinform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.Learn why our people choose DAF and more importantly why they stay.Just imagine what you could achieve with us!Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.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/605052/24Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
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