Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Agriculture – Livestock Industries
Job title Rangeland Research Officer Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 3 years
Salary $70,971 - $90,331 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine
Position number 76260015 RTF 344179 Closing 31/03/2026
Contact officer Caroline Pettit on 08 8999 2178 or [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344179
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Primary objective
Support the development of the Northern Territory pastoral industry by undertaking rangeland research to identify and
evaluate pasture and browse species with natural low-methane potential when eaten by cattle. The role will contribute to
building a regionally relevant evidence base that strengthens understanding of northern grazing systems and supports future
low-emissions feed base innovations.

Key duties and responsibilities
In keeping with DAF’s corporate values …
1. Coordinate and support the day-to-day the Department’s delivery of the Zero Net Emissions-CRC funded Low Methane

Feed base project across the Northern Territory.
2. Work with regional staff to ensure field sampling strictly follows project sample collection, labelling and preparation

protocols, maintaining accurate data collection and traceability of plant material.
3. Maintain datasets and support project reporting.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in agricultural, rangeland, resource or environmental science from a recognised tertiary institution.
2. Demonstrated experience in accurate data collection and precise data management, including confident use of Microsoft

Office and digital tools for recording, organising, and validating field and sample data.
3. Strong communication skills including experience engaging with land managers, technical officers, and researchers.
4. Good knowledge of NT native pasture species and demonstrated ability to apply pasture sampling methods, species

identification, and field assessment techniques in NT Rangelands.
5. Capacity to undertake frequent and extended fieldwork in remote locations across the Northern Territory.
6. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a field team showing initiative and reliability.
7. High level of diligence and scientific rigour in field operations supported by strong organisational and effective time

management skills.
8. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
9. Current manual driver’s license with demonstrated competency in 4WD and ATV operation suitable for off road and

remote field work.

Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience living or working in rural or remote areas.