Farm Liaison Officer

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Detail information about job Farm Liaison Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Byron Shire offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and subtropical climate. Byron Shire Council has been declared Fit for the Future and we value our employees and provide a rewarding and flexible working environment that celebrates our staff values:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster wellbeing and creativity
• We achieve our goals an succeed together

We are looking for: An experienced professional to elevate our farming community’s profile and ensure the future of sustainable farming in Byron Shire.  You will develop plans and systems to support our farming community and act as the main point of contact for all liaison and enquiries by farmers around the use of their farm, their plans and overall improving the customer experience with Council.

If you are considering looking for an exciting opportunity with a Council who has been declared Fit for the Future, then this may be the role for you!

The successful candidate will meet all the criteria set out in the Position Description for the role and importantly will have demonstrated ability to understand farmers, farming and land management practices and be able to communicate with farmers of all types and abilities on a range of issues including development applications, land uses, agribusiness and environmental and sustainable land management practices.

We offer:

• A fixed term 1 year contract (with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year subject to funding).  It is currently a 3 day (21 hpw) part time role however hours may increase up to full time subject to further grant funding.

• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $69K and $81K per annum (dependent upon skills and experience).

• Other benefits include 9.5% superannuation, education and training support, flexible work hours and an attractive salary packaging scheme.

To apply for this position Council requires you to apply and answer some role-specific screening questions online by clicking on the following link. 

http://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/BYR172

Closing date: Wednesday 25 July 9am (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Failure to complete these mandatory questions will result in an incomplete application, which cannot be considered.