Development Horticulturist
Job Description
Job description
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Permanent full-time
$74,641 to $+4,678 p.a.
Generous Superannuation
Build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose #DAFlegacy
As our Development Horticulturist you will:
Communicate project objectives, activities and outcomes, both verbally and written to growers, industry bodies and other stakeholders.
Prepare reports and extension materials for industry, departmental and funding body clients as detailed within a communication strategy.
Ensure collection, collation, and statistical analysis of field, survey and laboratory data.
Participate in and lead components of research activities in tropical fruit crops by applying relevant scientific methodology and technical practices at a high level.
Assist in the development of new project concepts and activities.
Maintain an active professional development program and keep up to date with relevant research advances in tropical horticulture production.
Adhere to the Department’s Code of Conduct, including the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/615520/25
Closing Date: Friday, 14 February 2026
Candidates apply for your job on:
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14+04&in_jnCounter=222+26186
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Permanent full-time
$74,641 to $+4,678 p.a.
Generous Superannuation
Build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose #DAFlegacy
As our Development Horticulturist you will:
Communicate project objectives, activities and outcomes, both verbally and written to growers, industry bodies and other stakeholders.
Prepare reports and extension materials for industry, departmental and funding body clients as detailed within a communication strategy.
Ensure collection, collation, and statistical analysis of field, survey and laboratory data.
Participate in and lead components of research activities in tropical fruit crops by applying relevant scientific methodology and technical practices at a high level.
Assist in the development of new project concepts and activities.
Maintain an active professional development program and keep up to date with relevant research advances in tropical horticulture production.
Adhere to the Department’s Code of Conduct, including the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/615520/25
Closing Date: Friday, 14 February 2026
Candidates apply for your job on:
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14+04&in_jnCounter=222+26186
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