Salary: $77,000 – $87,000 per year + super + the Tools to do the Job incl. Laptop, Mobile Phone + Car
Reporting to: Manager – Hort360 GBR
Location: Bundaberg, Gympie, Rockhampton, Wide Bay-Burnett Region
Type of employment: Fixed term to 30 June 2026 – with possible extension

About us

At Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG), we’re proud to be the voice of Queensland’s commercial fruit, vegetable, and nut growers - and we’ve been doing it for over 100 years.

We’re here to back our growers every step of the way. Whether it’s lobbying for better policies, making sense of workplace relations, or delivering hands-on support through our delivery arm Growcom, everything we do is about building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable horticulture industry.

From navigating compliance and climate challenges to unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth, we deliver real-world solutions with a human touch. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a practical mindset — and we’re not afraid to get our boots dirty if it means helping growers thrive.

If you’re passionate about the future of fresh produce, we’d love to work with you.

About the role

Working under QFVG’s project delivery arm, Growcom the Hort360 GBR Officer will engage horticultural growers to provide technical support and extension activities that assist growers to enhance on-farm management practices.

This role forms part of Growcom’s Hort360 Great Barrier Reef Program which has been operating across Reef Catchment for several years.

This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about sparking long-term change: giving growers the tools, confidence, and support they need to make smarter decisions and keep their farms thriving.

You’ll work alongside industry groups and regional partners to keep the program fresh, relevant, and easy for growers to engage with. You’ll also keep your eye on the bigger picture – making sure the Hort360 platform evolves with grower needs, and that our annual insights tell a compelling story of progress and impact.

Your focus areas:

Assisting with program planning and delivery – keeping milestones, budgets, and project on track.

Facilitating extension and engagement activities like farm walks, workshops, and one-on-one support that reach more growers.

Building partnerships with industry groups, regional partners, and government to boost delivery.

Monitoring, evaluation and learning; tracking adoption, and reporting on outcomes.

Supporting and guiding facilitators and contractors to keep plans clear, KPIs sharp, and momentum strong.

Key Outcomes

Adoption & Impact: Growers adopt practical risk management practices and demonstrate improved capability across priority areas, leading to measurable improvements on-farm management practices

Engagement: Increased reach into priority/previously disengaged cohorts; strong participation in events and one-to-one support.

Collaboration & leverage: Active partner network with technical contributions evidenced.

Governance: On-time delivery, accurate reporting/acquittals, managed risks, and budgets on track.

What your day might look like (illustrative)

Kick off with a team catch-up: review milestones, track progress and plan priorities for the week.

Head out to a farm visit or workshop, seeing firsthand how growers are implementing practices and gathering feedback.

Connect with partners and stakeholders over coffee or a virtual session, exploring opportunities for collaboration and shared outcomes.

Finish the day reviewing program insights, monitoring adoption metrics, and planning next steps to keep the program delivering real impact.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Be a big part of a high-impact program that makes a real difference on farm.

Join a small, capable team with supportive leadership and genuine cross-sector collaboration.

Enjoy flexible work that combines meaningful time in the field and with partner engagement.

Make an impact: shape a project that delivers real results for growers and their communities, with autonomy, variety, and a values-led supportive team behind you.

Here's what you'll bring to the role:

Passion for horticulture and a clear understanding of what Queensland producers face, shaping work that delivers real on-farm value.

The suitable applicant will ideally have some hands-on experience in the production horticulture industry with natural resource management knowledge an advantage.

An ability to assist growers to identify and implement enhanced on-farm practices relating to nutrient, sediment, pesticide and irrigation through extension and implementation of best management practice frameworks.

Strong relationship-builder, able to turn engagement with growers into co-delivery and adoption.

Comfortable facilitator, confident running farm walks, workshops, and one-to-one sessions with adult-learning and behaviour-change approaches.

Proactive and collaborative, identifying opportunities for funding or co-funding that deliver measurable benefits for growers and their communities.

Excellent communicator: clear, plain-English writing and speaking, comfortable presenting in the field or at forums.

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Ag Science, Environmental Management etc) would be favourable but not essential. In the absence of tertiary qualification, demonstrated experience having worked in a similar role.

Mandatory Requirements

You’ll need a current C-class driver’s licence and be comfortable with regular travel across Queensland, occasional interstate trips, and some after-hours events.

Ongoing right to work in Australia; commitment to WHS and safe fieldwork.

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief one-page cover letter addressing the Here's what you'll bring section to [email protected] by 10th October 2025. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure an inclusive process.