• Full time, 35 hours per week
• 2 Temporary roles until December 2029
• Locations: (Central) Cowra, Dubbo or Trangie or (Southern) Griffith, Wagga Wagga or Yanco
• Professional Officer 1/4 – Salary from $75,728 up to $145,442 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

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)

About the Role
Work directly with NSW grain and cotton growers to turn low-emissions farming into a reality! As the Research Officer ARN Coordinator, you’ll be the vital link between research and paddock - managing on-farm demonstrations and facilitating peer-to-peer learning to help farmers adopt practical greenhouse gas mitigation strategies.

You’ll focus on building trust, collecting real-world data, and creating lasting resources that will help the industry reach net zero by 2050.

About You

To be successful in this role you must hold (essential requirement)

• A degree in agricultural science or a related discipline.

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical, on farm outcomes.
• Proven ability to build trust and engage effectively with primary producers, including visiting properties, having practical conversations, and understanding on-farm challenges
• Experience engaging with primary producers, project funders and government 
• Valid NSW driver licence and a willingness to travel across the region.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please view the role description here.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Aaron Simmons on aaron.simmons@dpird.nsw.gov.au or 0418 259 550.

Applications close: Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.  

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.