Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have on the ABARES Division and the departments' goal. We're the research hub of the department-where evidence meets action. Our mission is to deliver independent, high-quality data, research, analysis, and advice to help shape smart, practical policies for Australia's agriculture and natural resources. Our work spans everything from forecasting agricultural trends and supporting farm businesses, to strengthening biosecurity and protecting our natural environment. We bring together experts in economics, science, and data to tackle existing and emerging real-world challenges. As Senior Events Coordinator , you will lead the planning and delivery of ABARES' flagship National Outlook Conference and other key events. You will manage logistics, stakeholder engagement, and sponsorship to ensure exceptional event experiences that showcase ABARES' research and strengthen its impact across the agriculture sector. As Farm Survey Administrator , you will play a vital role in supporting ABARES' farm survey program, which provides essential data for government and industry decision-making. You will coordinate with field officers and deliver high-quality administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our survey collection program. The key duties of the position include As the Senior Event Coordinator & Farm Survey Administrator, you will: exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills to coordinate and deliver complex activities and logistics and ensure smooth operations and high-quality outcomes, applying sound knowledge of the PGPA Act, procurement rules, and departmental frameworks to manage risk and resolve issues, manage procurement processes, contracts, budget forecasting and expenditure tracking, and resources in line with Commonwealth and departmental requirements, building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and service providers. Senior Events Coordinator duties include but are not limited to: planning and delivering the National Outlook Conference and other events in consultation with executive staff, evaluating event success and identify opportunities for improvement, coordinating logistics including venues, AV, catering, and sponsorship activities, developing event programs, induction materials, and promotional content with key stakeholders. Farm Survey Administrator duties include but are not limited to: supporting regionally based survey collection officers with travel, equipment, and operational needs, acting as a point of contact for enquiries and coordinate mail-outs to survey participants, assisting with onboarding new staff and managing logistics for training workshops, supporting information management of survey team Note: The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.
