Where good people grow great futures 

At Dairy Australia, we believe in growing great futures - that includes yours. Here, you'll contribute to something bigger: the livelihood of farmers, the sustainability of communities in dairy regions and the future of one of Australia's most vital industries. 

Working alongside people whose knowledge and passion run deep, you’ll love being part of a team where flexibility matters and support comes in abundance. What’s more, we’re as invested in your growth as we are in the industry's future. 

Whether you’re new to the industry or bring years of experience to the table, if you’re after work that’s practical, challenging and deeply connected to real outcomes, you’ll find it at Dairy Australia. To learn more, watch the video below. 

Your opportunity

Are you passionate about driving positive change in the dairy industry? Do you thrive on building trusted relationships and delivering impactful extension services?

Dairy Australia is seeking a passionate and proactive Extension Advisor & Farm Engagement Lead to drive meaningful farmer engagement and support on‑farm practice change across South Australia’s dairy regions.

This role is a unique blend of relationship management, technical extension delivery, and strategic insight gathering. You will travel regularly and extensively throughout the region to have strong, consistent contact with farmers. As such, this role will be attractive to those living in South Australian dairy regions.

You’ll play a key role in shaping regional extension priorities and ensuring Dairy Australia’s services are aligned with farmer needs and industry goals.

Key responsibilities

Technical expertise

• Apply your technical knowledge (e.g., agronomy, nutrition, animal health) to support practice change.
• Develop and deliver extension programs independently.
• Maintain a strong understanding of South Australian dairy farming systems and emerging industry trends

Farmer engagement and relationship building

• Act as a trusted advisor and connector between farmers and Dairy Australia
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with dairy farmers and key regional stakeholders
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support positive farmer outcomes

Insight and intelligence gathering

• Capture and share farmer insights to inform regional and national planning.
• Maintain accurate records and farm profiles using Salesforce.
• Identify and escalate reputational, biosecurity or industry risks.

Extension delivery

• Plan, promote, and facilitate extension activities aligned with Dairy Australia's priorities and industry targets.
• Foster and support discussion groups, including Young Dairy Network.
• Collaborate with advisers, service providers and industry partners to maximise impact.

Demonstrating value

• Build awareness of Dairy Australia’s services, tools and resources.
• Refer farmers to appropriate expertise and contextualise support to individual farm systems.
• Champion Dairy Australia's value proposition across the region.

Regional coverage

This role is responsible for servicing dairy regions across South Australia, predominantly on the South East / Limestone Coast.

The role also involves periodic travel to other regions and interstate events. To effectively support farmers, the successful candidate must be based in South Australia.

About you

You’re a relationship builder with a strategic mindset and a genuine interest in supporting the dairy industry. You bring:

• A sound understanding of the Australian dairy industry
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to dairy farming systems (e.g. agronomy, animal nutrition, animal health)
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to service regional areas
• Experience in structured account management or stakeholder engagement (desirable)
• Strong communication, facilitation and collaboration skills
• Ability to authentically promote services and influence practice change
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

Why Dairy Australia? 

Are you someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen? At Dairy Australia, you’ll fit right in. 

Here, you’ll be surrounded by good people who are genuine, down to earth and as driven as you. Our people care – about the work, each other and doing what’s right for the industry. You’ll see this every day, whether you work in our Melbourne office or in any of our eight dairy regions across Australia. 

We believe your best work happens when you're supported to thrive. That's why we focus on creating the right environment for you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a genuine work-life balance. 

What does this mean for you? 

• Flexibility that works: Work from home and structure your work around what needs to get done - because we know your best work happens when life is in balance. 
• Where good people grow: You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team of grounded changemakers, where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is actively encouraged.  
• The tools you need to succeed: Including a tool of trade vehicle and any other resources necessary to effectively serve farmers across your region and drive real-world impact.
• Culture of innovation and care: We’re open to each other’s ideas, we operate with integrity, and we're driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholders - because we’re all united by a common purpose.  

Join us and help build great futures 

If your motivations and experience align with what you’ve read, please apply with your CV and Cover Letter. For more information, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/careers

Please note: As part of Dairy Australia’s recruitment process, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check, provide evidence of your right to work in Australia and undergo a Driver History check.