The Lockyer Valley Growers Inc (LVG) was established in November 2013 as a means for the fruit and vegetable growers in the area to unite and work together.

Your Opportunity

The LVG Southern Queensland Regional Development Officer (RDO) is funded through Ausveg Limited. The role forms part of the National Vegetable Extension Network under project VegNet 3.0, using the Vegetable Levy and funds from the Australian Government. The fixed term, full-time position will provide extension and industry development services to the vegetable growers throughout Southern Queensland, with a focus on the Lockyer Valley, Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Fassifern Valley, Gold Coast and Greenbank/Logan Areas. The position is based out of the LVG office in Gatton.

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 to achieve industry development goals

Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, communications or marketing and relevant experience in an industry development or extension role not mandatory but would be highly regarded.

Salary

Will be negotiated on an individual basis.

Application Process

If you feel you meet the requirements of the position, please email a cover letter and CV to [email protected].

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

[email protected]

Applications close COB on Friday 31 October 2025