Nutritionists, Microbiologists, and veterinarians wanted: Applications now open for AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel

The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program currently has four positions open to join its Advisory Panel. This exciting opportunity is open to growers, consultants, poultry veterinarians, poultry nutritionists, industry professionals and food safety specialists, with an interest in contributing to the profitability and sustainability of Australia’s chicken meat industry. Researchers that are not actively engaged in AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program funded research are also encouraged to apply.

To maintain continuity of the Advisory Panel, knowledge and to ensure diversity in skillsets, the appointment of successful Advisory Panel applicants will be staggered throughout 2023. Successful applicants will also be invited to observe Advisory Panel meetings prior to their official commencement date. This is a fantastic opportunity for the next generation of chicken meat industry leaders to become involved.

AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program is looking for applicants that have skills and expertise in:

• Poultry health
• Poultry nutrition
• Microbiology
• Food safety and or quality assurance systems

AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program invests in Research, Development and Extension that supports a sustainable, growing and prosperous industry to supply a high-quality product that is strongly sought after in Australia and around the world.

For more information regarding the desired skill set for the Chicken Meat Advisory Panel positions, please refer to the Chicken Meat Advisory Panel Selection Criteria.

How to apply

Applicants are required to complete the application form, skills matrix and attach their CV (no longer than three pages) via the online application system.

As part of the application process applicants will be required to outline relevant experience in the Australian agricultural sector and expected contribution to the Advisory Panel.

Apply for the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel

Submissions close Monday, 30 January 2023 at 5pm (AEDT).

For any questions regarding the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel recruitment please contact:

Sarika Pandya
Program Manager

Researchers, Growers, and Exporters wanted: Applications now open for AgriFutures Export Fodder Advisory Panel

The AgriFutures Export Fodder Program currently has two positions open on its Advisory Panel. This opportunity is open to fodder exporters, growers, researchers, and people with a high level of technical knowledge relevant to the export fodder industry.

We are looking for researchers or people with a high level of technical knowledge, and people with experience assessing research proposals to join the AgriFutures Export Fodder Advisory Panel to provide guidance on appropriate research methodologies to their Advisory Panel peers.

Given the small number of export fodder-specific researchers in Australia, we would like to encourage researchers with a focus on export fodder to apply for research funding opportunities, rather than applying to be a member of the Advisory Panel. We encourage researchers with experience in domestic fodder production, cereal crop agronomy, cattle nutrition, or other related fields to apply for this opportunity.

This exciting opportunity is also open to hay growers and exporters with direct experience and in-depth knowledge of the Australian export fodder industry. We are looking for people who have an interest in contributing to the future of the export fodder industry to represent the unique challenges and opportunities that face the industry.

For more information regarding the desired skill set for the Chicken Meat Advisory Panel positions, please refer to the Export Fodder Advisory Panel Selection Criteria.

How to apply

Applicants are required to complete the application form, skills matrix and attach their CV (no longer than three pages) via the online application system.

As part of the application process applicants will be required to outline relevant experience in the Australian agricultural sector and expected contribution to the Advisory Panel.

Apply for the AgriFutures Export Fodder Advisory Panel

Submissions close Monday, 30 January 2023 at 5pm (AEDT).

For any questions regarding the AgriFutures Export Fodder Advisory Panel recruitment please contact:

Emma Rodham
Program Manager

About the Advisory Panel

In partnership with AgriFutures Australia, the Advisory Panel provides recommendations on the allocation of RD&E funding for the AgriFutures Industry Programs.

AgriFutures Australia aims to maintain geographical, age and gender diversity to ensure that the Advisory Panel appropriately represents the ginger industry.

Advisory Panel member roles & responsibilities

The core functions of AgriFutures Industry Advisory Panels are to ensure that RD&E investment remains industry-demand driven, including:

• Advising – providing advice on the industry requirements for investment through the development and monitoring of Strategic RD&E Plans
• Identifying – providing recommendations to AgriFutures on suitable RD&E opportunities and activities to address industry issues
• Aligning – providing feedback and investment advice on RD&E proposals submitted to AgriFutures to ensure investment is aligned to priorities in the respective Program’s Strategic RD&E Plan
• Awareness – representing the industry to advise and assist in the dissemination, adoption, and Commercialisation of RD&E activities.

Activities of the Program are funded by industry levy and Commonwealth funds, and any funds contributed from third parties.

Advisory Panel members are recompensed for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates determined by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal.

Advisory Panel members may be required for up to 25 days per year and some travel is necessary.