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Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) provided pay range This range is provided by Department of Primary Industries (Queensland). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$133,603.00/yr - A$143,125.00/yr This Principal Scientist (Dairy) role will provide team leadership in RD&E programs. The dairy group has 3 key programs: C4Milk project funded by Dairy Australia, Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS) and Dairy Farm Business Resilience program. The role is critical to guiding / managing these programs in a manner where at producer level these programs are received seamlessly to create the largest impact on individual enterprises with the goal of growing Queensland milk supply to 310ML/yr by 2030, 400ML/yr by 2050, consistent with the aims of Prosper 2050. Opportunity As Our Senior Principal Scientist (Dairy), You Will Provide strategic and operational leadership for the implementation of the DPI Dairy extension strategy, taking into account relevant industry, departmental and government priorities. Lead the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of dairy extension projects to meet strategic regional dairy and government needs from available resources, with leadership of the Dairy Farm Business Resilience program being the primary focus of the position. Develop collaborative links and partnerships with relevant sectors of industry, external funding bodies, R&D organisations and other relevant agencies pertaining to implementation of the extension strategy. Facilitate on-farm development activities to adapt R&D to regional dairy farming systems. Identify, develop and implement innovative development and e-Extension methodologies to influence the adoption by industry of new technologies and practices. Develop and maintain close linkages with the University of Queensland at the joint DPI - University of Queensland Gatton Dairy Research Facility and contribute to the strategic direction of the facility. What We Are Looking For (Qualifications, Registrations, Experience) There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess: Degree in agricultural science, applied science, rural science or similar from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent academic qualification. You May Also Have Demonstrated understanding of dairy feeding and production systems, and dairy business management, relevant relationships and interactions within the dairy supply chain and the likely impacts of research, development and extension on Queensland and Australia''s dairy productivity and competitiveness, with track record of attracting external funding for RD&E projects. Proven knowledge and experience in feeding systems research, development and/or extension with particular emphasis on nutrition and/or forage management and dairy business management. Previous extension experience in the Queensland or Australian dairy industry would be highly regarded. Why work for us? Work with passion and purpose Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow Enjoy interesting, diverse work Follow your path wherever it leads Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive Be part of our one, diverse DPI. Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. Join us and help enrich Queensland''s agricultural businesses. Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do. This is a permanent position as Senior Principal Scientist (Dairy) PO5. Job Ad Reference: QLD/673139/25 Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 Applications to remain current for 12 months. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Fulltime Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr