Industry Development Officer (IDO) and Production Systems Trial Officer

About the role

Industry Development Officer (IDO) and Production Systems Trial Officer on a part-time basis to support current IDO activities. Work hours may vary due to seasonal demands, although may be initially in the range of 20-25 hours/week, with the potential for an increase in workload in the coming 12 months. The role will also provide support for a range of DFA activities including servicing of growers and processors, on-farm trials, R&D project management, field days/farm walks, and plant biosecurity.

Key responsibilities

• Work to a detailed annual work plan, with clear objectives, activities and expected outputs and outcomes, that reflect industry priorities

• Monitor research relating to dried grape production, particularly from the production systems trial, best practice management and emerging technologies

• Help with active communication through DFA's communication channels

• Maintain networks with researchers and other organisations and work collaboratively in helping present information at workshops and field walks

• Provide support for relevant DFA projects

• Work closely with other staff, project reference groups, Hort Innovation and other industry stakeholders as required

About you

• Current Australian driver's licence

• Own vehicle (reimbursement for work-related usage)

About us

Dried Fruits Australia, the Australian dried grape industry's peak body, is a well-established efficient and competitive horticultural industry.