Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Work unit Plant Industries
Fisheries
Job title Cropping Group Leader Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Katherine
Position number 12831 RTF 330310 Closing 15/09/2025
Contact officer Muhammad Sohail Mazhar on 08 8999 2202 or muhammadsohail.mazhar@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330310

1. Develop clear RD&E objectives for intensive cropping systems, through consultation with management, industry and
   other stakeholders.
2. Design, implement and manage all aspects of complex research and development programs/projects, including building
   positive relationships with stakeholders and clients, that deliver outcomes for industry and government.
3. Prepare and publish key scientific publications to promote the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that
   maximise farming system profitability and sustainability.
4. Manage staff in a manner that is consistent with Work Health and Safety principles.
5. Provide need-based advice to senior staff and represent DAF at meetings, workshops and conferences at a regional,
   national and international levels.
6. Provide inputs for Ministerial and Cabinet submissions to achieve the strategic outcomes of the NTG and
   Commonwealth.
7. Manage resources (human, financial, technical and others) in a manner consistent with DAF’s Code of Conduct and
   maintain an active professional development plan.