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Industry Engagement Officer for Climate Change Resilience

• Contribute to ongoing research that correlates with Tasmanian agriculture industry’s resilience
• Collaborate with the Tas Farm Innovation Hub to develop climate related extension activities
• Full-time, fixed term role till 30 June 2026 based in Tasmania

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

About the opportunity

The Agricultural Industry Engagement Officer for Climate Change Resilience sits within the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) which is part of the College of Sciences and Engineering. This role will engage with the ongoing research at TIA that underpins the Tasmanian agriculture industry’s resilience to the effects of climate change and otherwise limits the levels of greenhouse gasses that the Tasmanian agricultural industry produces.

This role will be expected to work with the climate change related researchers in TIA, along with the industry engagement and extension officers of the Hub to engage with farmers, farming groups, local entrepreneurs, traditional custodians, practitioners in natural resource management, industry, and others in the community, to communicate the learnings of relevant TIA research, and thereby encourage effective adoption. Ultimately, the purpose of this role is to support innovation and adoption of new practices and products that increase Tasmanian farmers resilience to drought and climate change.

What you’ll do:

• Developing, leading and managing an understanding of and mapping TIA’s research in resilience for the agricultural industry for climate change and the abatement of greenhouse gases.
• Leading TIA’s engagement and collaboration with the Tas Farm Innovation Hub, including knowledge brokers, extension program manager and extension officers to develop climate related extension activities.
• Creating, developing and leading activities to build TIA’s capabilities in industry development and extension, including their personal capabilities.
• Assist both TIA and the Hub in guiding farmers to relevant information and tools, helping translate the knowledge of others to support on-farm adoption and by explaining the benefits of innovation and new technologies to achieve climate resilience.
• Collaborating with TIA and the Hub communication teams to co-create and disseminate information about relevant knowledge and identifying appropriate media and communications channels to (e.g., social media, face-to-face events, podcasts).
• Engaging and partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and ensuring an understanding of the need for genuine consultation and negotiation.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated capacity to undertake on-farm and local level extension and adoption activities.
• An understanding of strategies to improve farmer and on farm resilience in the context of climate change and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
• Ability to liaise, collaborate, negotiate and influence business and industry stakeholders involved in TIA and the Hub’s activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop productive relationships with a diverse range of collaborators within the agricultural and/or food processing sector.
• Ability to co-operate with others to achieve organisational objectives and to build trust and reciprocity with other teams including those in partner organisations.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience from the Position Description below
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact Les Baxter, Business Manager, les.baxter@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500292 - Industry Engagement Officer for Climate Change Resilience.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 13 October 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.