Rangeland Research Program Manager

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Job description

Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Work unit Agriculture Division - Livestock Industries

Trade Group

Job title Rangeland Research Program Manager Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 25605 RTF 304254 Closing 11/0+/2024

Contact officer Tim Schatz on 08 8+++ 2332 or tim.schatz@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304254

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Primary objective

As part of the Livestock Industries team, the Rangeland Research Program Manager will manage and coordinate the

Rangeland Research Development and Extension Program across the NT whilst actively contributing to research or

extension activities to promote the sustainable development of the NT pastoral industry.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage and coordinate the Rangeland RD&E Program to meet government objectives and industry needs.

2. Represent the department on relevant national, interstate and Territory committees when required.

3. Negotiate and collaborate with interstate agencies and funding bodies to maximise research quality, timeliness, and

relevance.

4. Identify funding opportunities and assist other staff with preparation of funding applications.

5. Advise and mentor staff involved in rangelands research, particularly on project design, methodology, data analysis,

reporting and budget management.

6. Provide strategic advice and expert information on rangeland issues to government and industry.

7. Ensure that NT-wide reporting of rangeland issues and reporting of research is carried out in a professional and timely

manner.

8. Design, manage and deliver rangeland research projects.

+. Present research findings at industry and government forums and write research publications suitable for a range of

stakeholders.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.

2. Considerable experience in designing and conducting rangeland research with an emphasis on the sustainable grazing

of extensive Northern Australian native pastures.

3. Substantial experience in computer–based data management and analysis.

4. Experience in writing scientific papers, research reports, and high-level reports to government.

5. Demonstrated understanding of and significant experience in rangeland research techniques, including appropriate

experimental design, rangeland monitoring and pasture growth models.

6. Experience in identifying issues requiring research, and in initiating, developing, and managing research projects

including funding submissions and budgets.

7. Demonstrated ability to manage, coordinate and mentor other staff to achieve project outcomes and meet deadlines.

8. A valid driving licence and ability to travel to remote locations for extended periods.

Desirable

1. Relevant postgraduate qualifications.

2. Experience in the use and application of GRASP pasture models.