Agriculture and Fisheries (Organisation site)
Central Region; Rural Economic Development; Agriculture; Rockhampton or Bundaberg
Bring legacy to life.
For the future of Queensland and the world.
We're looking for a Senior Agricultural Economist who can:
Lead innovative projects to deliver high quality economic evaluations and communicate information that targets improved profitability and sustainability. Accept new challenges and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams. Use economics to solve problems and identify solutions for agricultural production activities, natural resource management initiatives and policy analysis.
Job details:
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Economics & Statistics
Classification: PO4
Workplace Location: Wide Bay, Rockhampton region
Estimated salary: $114949 - $123611 per year
As our Senior Agricultural Economist, you will:
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships in multi-disciplinary teams with landholders, industry organisations, colleagues, natural resource management groups, universities and other government agencies.
Economic Analysis Methods: Develop bio-economic models and use other economic analysis methods to assess agricultural production activities, natural resource management initiatives and policy analysis.
Computer and Scientific Technologies: Utilise and provide training to stakeholders in the use of DPI economic decision support tools. Use computer and scientific technologies to analyse data and produce reports in a timely manner to meet project milestones and management needs.
Advice and Direction: Provide advice and direction to management and stakeholders to improve service delivery and ensure quality outcomes.
Project Leadership: Lead projects to deliver high quality economic evaluations and communicate information that targets improved profitability and sustainability. Supervise and mentor staff to meet project requirements and assist in the professional development of regional economists operating from within Central and Southern Queensland.
New Projects and Partnerships: Develop and implement new projects and collaborative service delivery partnerships targeting improved competitiveness and sustainability within agricultural sectors.
The role will require frequent travel to regional areas.
You may also have experience in dealing with the agricultural sector and primary producers which will be highly regarded.
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements and evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.