Part-time until 22 December 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, 14 hours per week
Location: Tamworth, other DPIRD locations negotiable
Remuneration: Professional Officer Grade 1/4 – Salary from $75,728 to $145,442 pro rata – commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD employees only

Join the program at an exciting time as you help establish and deliver the Demonstration Hubs in your region. From procurement and installation through to boots‑on‑the‑ground event delivery, you’ll help shape how the hubs comes to life.

About the Role

This is a part time job share position (paternity leave cover) working 14 hours per week. You will work closely with the Agtech Implementation Team to keep program delivery moving, coordinate priorities, and ensure key activities land on time and to quality. This is a great opportunity to broaden your project delivery experience while working alongside a supportive implementation team with real visibility and outcomes on the ground.

About You

To be successful you must hold

A degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics or other relevant discipline

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

Demonstrated experience delivering extension, technology adoption or industry development activities within the agriculture sector.
Understanding of Agtech connectivity, digital devices and emerging technologies that support modern farming practices.
Proven ability to coordinate and deliver regional projects, including planning, implementation, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Confident communication and presentation skills, enabling you to effectively represent the department at events, meetings and industry forums.
Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Andrew Coughlan, Senior Project Lead Implementation via andrew.coughlan@dpird.nsw.gov.au or 0437 487 400.

You can also view the full role description here.

Applying is easy!
Please apply via our online portal and submit:

✅ A CV (approx. 4 pages)

✅ A cover letter (approx. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications close: Sunday 28 June 2026, at 11:55pm

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

What to Expect Next

After applying:

You’ll receive a confirmation email
We’ll review all applications once the ad closes
If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

Additional Information

The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Regional NSW) Professional Officers Award and the Professional Officer Progression Criteria (1-4)

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

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