Your Opportunity

Do you have a passion for horticulture? Then this role supporting the Tasmanian berry industry to meet its full potential is for you!

The fixed term position to July 2028 will provide research and development extension and industry development services to berry growers throughout Tasmania. We need a motivated self starter who can relate to growers, other industry members and research fraternity and work as part of a small team.

This is a full time position within Fruit Growers Tasmania which is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary role is to represent and support Tasmanian fruit growers.

The Tasmanian Berry Industry Development Officer (IDO) is engaged by Fruit Growers Tasmania to deliver the Tasmanian and rubus components of the national berry industry development and communications project and provide extension and industry development services to berry growers and industry supply chain. The project is funded by Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia.

The role has close links with the other berry industry development officers situated throughout Australia under the guidance of the Berries Australia project manager.

Core competencies and experience (selection criteria)

Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability in stakeholder engagement and management including internal and external people and organisations

Demonstrated experience working with agricultural producers to achieve industry development outcomes

Demonstrated ability in managing multiple tasks including time, resources, budget management and report writing and submission

Ability to work autonomously on a day to day basis, whilst also working cooperatively with others as part of a small team

Relevant experience in an industry development, extension or on-farm horticulture or berry industry role would be highly regarded

Tertiary qualifications in agriculture or science and relevant experience in an industry development, extension or on-farm berry industry role would be highly regarded.

Permanent residency for Australia or Australian citizenship

Salary

Will be negotiated on an individual basis with a salary in the region of $92,000.

Duration

To 10 July 2028

Position location

The position is preferably based in our Hobart office with regular travel required throughout Tasmania and some interstate travel.

For a copy of the Position Description providing further information please email: [email protected]

Applications must include a cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 23 July 2025