Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Work unit Livestock Industries

Fisheries
Job title Rangeland Research Officer Designation Qualified 1
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $73,100 - $93,041 Location Darwin, Katherine
Position number 12928 RTF 358306 Closing 29/10/2026
Contact Officer Caroline Pettit on 08 8999 2178 or [email protected]
About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358306

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
To take responsibility for the management and progress of specific rangeland research projects investigating seasonal
variability, fire management,



stocking rates and grazing strategies underway in the northern and central regions of the
Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities
In keeping with Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) corporate values …
1. Take responsibility for, and assist with the day-to-day management of specific rangeland research projects.
2. Undertake data collection, summary and analysis.
3. Prepare written and oral reports to DAF, industry and funding bodies.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in agricultural, rangeland, resource or environmental science from a recognised tertiary institution.
2. Considerable computer experience including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with cattle producers, technical staff and researchers.
4. Experience in pasture sampling methodology and pasture species identification particularly in tropical rangelands.
5. Ability to carry out extensive periods of fieldwork in remote areas.
6. Ability to work effectively and unsupervised as a team member, demonstrating initiative and independence, and

showing good organisational and time management skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and scientific rigor in field trials.
8. Ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
9. Current manual driver’s license, 4WD and ATV operation experience.

Desirable
1. Qualification or experience in statistical analysis including use of statistics software.

📌 Rangeland Research Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Darwin