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About us:DEECA brings together Victorias energy, environment, water, agriculture, forestry, resources, climate action, and emergency management functions into a single department to maximise connections between the environment, community, industry and economy.Our challenge is to improve Victorias liveability with a population that is expected to almost double by 2050, while responsibly tackling climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations.The role:Agriculture Sector Development and Services is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic science graduate to work across the Agriculture Services and Agriculture Sector Development Branches. The candidate will have a keen interest in the Victorian grains industry within the agriculture sector.Position 1: Grains Industry Graduate Officer (Agriculture Victoria ASDS - Biosecurity & Agriculture Services)Location: Bendigo/ Horsham/ BendigoThis position will provide the opportunity to learn valuable skills across a multidisciplinary team and broaden their knowledge in farm business resilience, grains industry extension, research and development, as well as farm business economics, agricultural policy, emergency preparedness and response. This position will work closely with staff across various teams within Agriculture Services and Agriculture Sector Development and will support the development, delivery and reporting of projects related to the grains sector.Working closely with farmers and agriculture industry stakeholders, it applies adult learning principles to extension and service delivery, driving improvements in services, systems, policies, and procedures. The position also involves developing technical expertise and fostering effective communication with project partners, stakeholders, and internal teams.The candidate will be required to relocate to three regional placements between Bendigo and Horsham.To be considered for this position, you must have a qualification in a Bachelor of Science, for example, Agricultural Science, Crop Agronomy and/or Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Agriculture.Position 2: Irrigated Horticulture Services Graduate Officer (Agriculture Victoria ASDS - Biosecurity & Agriculture Services)Location: Tatura/ Mildura (Horticulture)/ Mildura (Irrigation)The Irrigated Horticulture Services Officer provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to establish a career that supports production horticulture and works with a team of technical experts to build lasting networks with key industry stakeholders. Its the perfect opportunity to quickly develop connections and grow your technical knowledge of irrigated horticulture in a supportive environment.In this role you will be trained to work across the Irrigation and Horticulture programs within Agriculture Victoria to provide technical and industry advice that supports production horticultural growers to minimise the offsite impacts of irrigation, adapt to the impacts of climate change, build business resilience (including biosecurity preparedness and response) and support a thriving horticultural sector.The successfully candidate will have a Bachelor of Science/Agriculture Science including, including: horticulture, environment/conservation, technology qualification and will be provided with the flexibility to develop skills and experience within areas of interest key to Irrigated Horticulture which may include Irrigation system selection and design, horticulture production, food safety, salinity management, environmental management, adapting to the impacts of climate change or biosecurity.The opportunity for you:The DEECA Science Graduate Program is a two-year learning and development initiative open to recent graduates of science, natural resource management including ecology, conservation, sustainability, geoscience and geology, agriculture, urban and regional planning, computer science, engineering or related fields.As a graduate, you''ll:have diverse roles across the Departmentwork across metro and regional Victoriaenjoy flexible work principles, including start times (7am-7pm) and hybrid work teams (mix of on-site and remote work).be supported with mentors and buddiesparticipate in extensive learning and development - program guided and self-directed!We recognise the significant responsibility our Department has as land and natural resource manager to support self-determination and create opportunities for Traditional Owners to care for the Country and provide opportunities to enhance First Peoples'' connection to the Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued and able to enable their cultural, spiritual and belief systems.Next steps:Applications for the 2026 program open on June 6 2025, and close on July 6 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr