Extension Advisor

Where good people grow great futures 

At Dairy Australia, we believe in growing great futures - that includes yours. Here, you'll contribute to something bigger: the livelihood of farmers, the sustainability of communities in dairy regions and the future of one of Australia's most vital industries. 

Working alongside people whose knowledge and passion run deep, you’ll love being part of a team where flexibility matters and support comes in abundance. What’s more, we’re as invested in your growth as we are in the industry's future. 

Whether you’re new to the industry or bring years of experience to the table, if you’re after work that’s practical, challenging and deeply connected to real outcomes, you’ll find it at Dairy Australia.  To learn more, watch the video below.

Your opportunity

In this permanent part-time (4 days per week) role, as our Extension Advisor and Engagement Lead for Far North Queensland, you'll play a key role connecting farmers with the knowledge, people and programs that help dairy businesses thrive. Working across a unique and diverse region, you'll build trusted relationships, deliver extension activities and drive the adoption of practices that support farm productivity, profitability and sustainability. Based on the ground in the region, you'll become a valued adviser and connector within the local dairy community. This role will also provide limited technical support to a regional R&D project currently in development. 

Reporting to the Executive Officer / Regional Manager, Subtropical Dairy, you'll lead the implementation of regional extension and engagement activities, working closely with farmers, advisers, service providers and industry stakeholders in Far North Queensland to identify needs and deliver meaningful outcomes. The role combines extension delivery and farm engagement, ensuring farmer insights help shape future programs and initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with dairy farmers and regional stakeholders
• Coordinate and deliver extension programs, events and on-farm services
• Provision of on-farm technical services relating to local R&D projects
• Translate project findings and outputs into practical extension activities, resources and on-farm adoption
• Identify opportunities to drive practice change and business improvement
• Connect farmers with relevant services, resources and expertise
• Support the planning, evaluation and reporting of regional programs
• Capture engagement activity and insights through Salesforce
• Work collaboratively with regional and national teams to achieve industry outcomes
• Ensure farmer feedback informs future program development and delivery

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys working directly with farmers and rural communities and is passionate about helping people achieve practical outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering extension, advisory or agricultural industry programs
• The ability to translate technical or research information into practical, farmer-focused extension
• An ability to support other team members in the delivery of regional development projects
• A strong understanding of dairy farming systems and farm business challenges
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• The ability to coordinate multiple activities and work independently
• Experience analysing farm production, business or biophysical information
• A tertiary qualification in agriculture, veterinary science or a related discipline
• A current driver's licence and the ability to travel across the region

Why Dairy Australia? 

Are you someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen? At Dairy Australia, you’ll fit right in. 

Here, you’ll be surrounded by good people who are genuine, down to earth and as driven as you. Our people care – about the work, each other and doing what’s right for the industry. You’ll see this every day, whether you work in our Melbourne office or in any of our eight dairy regions across Australia. 

We believe your best work happens when you're supported to thrive. That's why we focus on creating the right environment for you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a genuine work-life balance. 

What does this mean for you? 

• Flexibility that works: Find a better balance with hybrid working across your home office and on-road farmer visits. Structure your work around what needs to get done - because we know your best work happens when life is in balance. 
• Where good people grow: You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team of grounded changemakers, where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is actively encouraged.  
• The tools you need to succeed: You'll be provided with a vehicle and the other resources necessary to effectively serve farmers across your region and drive real-world impact.
• Culture of innovation and care: Here at Dairy Australia, we’re open to each other’s ideas, we operate with integrity, and we're driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholders - because we’re all united by a common purpose.  

Join us and help build great futures 

If your motivations and skillset align with what you’ve read, please apply with your CV and cover letter. 

Please note: As part of Dairy Australia’s recruitment process, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.