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Working across a variety of projects, the Agricultural Economist plays a key role in driving profitability and sustainability measures for the Queensland grazing industry. Primarily, this will involve responsibility for economic evaluation of new technologies and improved management practices occurring within beef grazing production systems.On a day to day, this will include:Using appropriate economic methodologies to undertake economic analyses (gross margin analysis, cost benefit analysis, partial budgeting, risk analysis, bio-economic models, etc.) to evaluate a wide range of contemporary agricultural production activities, natural resource management initiatives and policy issues.Utilising and providing training to graziers and beef extension officers in the use of economic decision support tools.Visiting producers to gather property and herd information and develop scenarios to evaluate the implications to farm profitability from implementing relevant grazing management strategies and options.Utilise economic results and findings to prepare case studies, reports, papers, factsheets and other communication material.Presenting and extending economic findings and other information to farmers at workshops, field days, one-on-one and via other communication methods to help inform decision-making, assist with business planning and facilitating improved farm profitability and sustainability.Undertaking required projects and activities by self-organising workflow priorities to ensure project milestones are delivered on time and positive outcomes achieved.Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships (in multi-disciplinary teams) with landholders, project partners, industry organisations, colleagues, natural resource management groups, universities and other government agencies.The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified in economics, agribusiness or commerce, with experience or passion for advancing the agricultural sector. You will be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders to help influence and drive economic decision making that supports the objectives of the wider department and industry.Other key experience and/or traits includes:Comprehensive understanding of economic methodologies and applications to support economic analyses.Ability to utilise economic decision tools, and to train graziers and other stakeholders in using them.Strong written communication and ability to prepare case studies, reports and other communication material.Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, and to foster relationships with those internally and externally.Ability to self-organise workflow to meet project goals and deadlines.Ability to travel to sites to meet with industry stakeholders - Australian Driving License required.

Reporter, News - RockhamptonJob no: 503864 Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Rockhampton Categories: Presenter/Reporter Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster Permanent, Full Time role Picturesque Rockhampton location Build strong engagement with local audiences $78K to $96K plus 15.4% Nominated Super About the role ABC News Capricornia is looking for a talented and highly motivated journalist to join its dedicated team based in Rockhampton. Someone who's passionate about telling the stories of our region and who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure those stories are beautifully produced across multiple platforms. Under routine direction of the Editor, ABC Capricornia, you will create high-performing online stories, engaging videos for broadcast and digital platforms, audio news and packages for live radio and on demand and have the opportunity to share the stories of local people and the community nationally. As a Reporter, you will: Produce and present news bulletins, Q&As, interviews and packages across all platforms, including breaking stories. Write digital articles for the ABC News online, and create video content for broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences. Identify and develop, in collaboration with colleagues, local content that can be shared with other content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms. About You You have strong editorial instincts, with experience in crafting stories that set the next day's agenda. You are able to work as part of a team, and independently. You want to connect with people and communities. You like hitting the road, meeting new people and you can give stories a heart. To be successful in this role, you will also have: Demonstrated experience in delivering breaking and original journalism for multiple platforms. Proficient editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement. Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience. A current and valid Driver's Licence About ABC Capricornia You will be working out of the ABC Capricornia office in Rockhampton with a friendly, fun and experienced team of content makers. The region spans from Gladstone, on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in the south, out to the Gemfields and beyond in the west. It also encompasses the stunning Capricorn Coast, where you'll find the Keppel Islands and a plethora of tropical beaches to spend your weekends on. You'll be surrounded by national parks, full of walks to explore in the cooler months. You'll work from a beautiful, gold rush era building which sits opposite the mighty Fitzroy River and is close to many great coffee shops and cafes in the Rockhampton City Centre. Your commute will be easy no matter which direction you come from. The region offers a massive variety of stories to be told, coupled with a great lifestyle. Getting out and about to experience it all, is strongly encouraged. Check us out here - Previous applicants need not apply. The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB). For further information on this position please contact Jessica Clifford, Editor ABC Capricornia on 0406088671 or at We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal. We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.Advertised: 02 Apr 2024 1:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 16 Apr 2024 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard TimeSalary: . Date posted: 04/02/2024 10:04 AM