Bright sparks ignite rural industry change | AgriFutures Australia

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28.02.18 Source: AgriFutures Website

AgriFutures Australia has launched a new program to connect passionate rural leaders.

The AgriFutures™ Ignite Network is a program for anyone with a strong interest in shaping the future of agriculture to connect and share ideas and knowledge. Participants in the Network are rural leaders who are responsible for igniting the passion, revitalising the industry and introducing and encouraging the changes to make it happen.

Participants are tuned into trends, responsive to change, open to diversification and ready to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges across the entire sector including farming, supply, service and research. They have diverse careers in a range of rural industries. They are farmers and graziers but they also work at desks, in laboratories, in banks, they talk to customers and they look for new and innovative solutions to longstanding problems.

AgriFutures Australia, Managing Director, John Harvey said the AgriFutures™ Ignite Network will capture new ideas and pave the way for the future of Australian agriculture.

“We are a forward-thinking organisation and we have now formed a forward-thinking network to help us seek new perspectives on old challenges and drive innovation to shape our rural industries. Participants in the Network are our future agricultural leaders and they will solve our national rural issues with innovative solutions. We need to keep in touch with them and that’s why we’ve created this network,” he said.

The Ignite Network fits into the organisation’s People and leadership arena. Our goal is to support the people driving the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and regional communities by providing them with learning opportunities and experiences.

“Members of the Ignite Network will have access to a range of opportunities including capacity building opportunities, workshops and events. We have formed a Facebook group and we will also be forming an AgriFutures™ Ignite Advisory Panel. Successful applicants will ensure our work is meaningful and relevant and will help us identify future opportunities and challenges which may impact on our rural industries,” Mr Harvey said.

Passionate rural leaders are encouraged to join our Facebook group where more information about the AgriFutures™ Ignite Advisory Panel and how to apply will be revealed soon.

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Annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for 2018

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Nominations close a midnight on Monday the 9th of April…..

The Tall Poppy Campaign was created in 1998 by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) to recognise and celebrate Australian intellectual and scientific excellence and to encourage younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers. It has made significant achievements towards building a more publicly engaged scientific leadership in Australia.

The Tall Poppy Campaign currently recognises the achievements of Australian scientists through the prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards and the biennial CSL Florey Medal.

The Campaign’s Tall Poppies Reaching Students Program engages the winners of Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (‘Tall Poppies’) in activities to promote study and careers in science among school students and teachers as well as an understanding and appreciation of science in the broader community.

The objectives of the Campaign are to:

  • Engage the Australian public in celebrating Australian scientific excellence and recognising its relevance to public policy issues.
  • Foster an Australian culture which celebrates high achievers rather than ‘cutting them down’.Inspire younger Australians about the possibilities of science.
  • Encourage younger Australians to take up tertiary study and careers in the sciences.Improve the scientific literacy of the Australian public.
  • Encourage innovation and creativity through increased investment by government and industry-driven scientific research and development within Australia.
  • The Tall Poppy Campaign is funded nationally by universities and research institutes in each state and territory, see more at our partners.

Nationally, we also partner with the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) and their state constituents, which includes annual support for CONASTA.

Nominations for the annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for 2018 will open FOR ALL STATES at 9am on Monday the 26th of February and close a midnight on Monday the 9th of April.

Uniquely, these awards recognise excellence in early career research across all the sciences including mathematics, alongside a passion and capacity to communicate science to the community.

Nominations are to be submitted electronically. 
The 2018 form may be accessed via this external site.
The submission process has changed slightly this year, so please take note of all instructions on the pages below and on the online form. Note: a video is requested as part of the submission but it is NOT REQUIRED. 

Download the 2018 Nomination Form here in PDF format. This is the same format as the online form but your submission must be done on the site.Note: this is a form to fill in, it will attach to an email as an .fdf file which we are able to open. 

If you are unable to complete the online form, please contact our office to arrange an alternative.

For more information please head to http://www.aips.net.au/tall-poppies/nominations/

Program Development Officer – Agro Entreprise | Australian Volunteers for International Development | Nepal

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Closes 21 March 2018

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10545245, Agriculture/Veterinary

DURATION

12 months

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE

March 21, 2018

Early applications are encouraged and suitable applicants may be shortlisted for interview before the closing date.

COUNTRY

Nepal

• Assist the Dhulikhel Municipality to strengthen programs in the areas of economic and business development in agriculture.
• Help improve standards of living for locals who are primarily a farming based community.
• Live amongst the beautiful scenery of Dhulikhel.

Download the job description

CONTACT

For enquiries, contact Claire Hankinson on CHankinson@avi.org.auor +61 3 9279 1752. All applications must be submitted online.

PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING

You must be available to attend a Pre-Departure Briefing in Melbourne on these dates: TBA.

Veterinary and Agriculture Assignments – Australian Volunteers International – FIJI/SAMOA/PNG/TONGA/BHUTAN/MYANMAR – Closing 21 March 2018

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 For 7-12 month assignments starting July 2018 – CLOSING DATE 21 March 2018

 10535353: Veterinary Nurse/Medical Stock Manager

• FIJI

Work with Animals Fiji, the veterinary & animal welfare service for the northern and western provinces. • Enjoy a different pace living in Nadi. in this 9-12 month position. • Share your skills in developing the business and nursing, while immersing yourself in a new culture.

10539475: Animal Health Mentor

• SAMOA

Strengthen the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, by building capacity for designing robust disease surveillance strategies. • Embrace a different pace in Apia, Samoa. • Provide expert veterinary advice to mentor and support your colleagues.

10535368: Veterinarian

* PNG

Support the vital work of the PNG RSPCA. * Live, work and learn in the national capital of Australia’s nearest neighbour. * Apply your skills in veterinary science to the upskilling of vet nurses and to model and promote better treatment of domestic and production animals in PNG.

10535266: Policy Dev Officer – Sustainable Livestock Development

• FIJI

Strengthen the work of the Ministry of Agriculture. • Embrace a different pace in the city of Suva. • Share your experiences and skills with your colleagues to develop relevant policies to improve animal management, particularly sheep and goats.

10539641: Marketing Information and Research Mentor

• BHUTAN

Strengthen the capacity of the Department of Agriculture Marketing and Cooperatives to develop protocols for agricultural market research. • Train staff on how to analyse market research and turn it into useable information. • Live in the small and welcoming capital city of Thimpu, Bhutan.

10535354: Animal Shelter Manager

• FIJI

Strengthen the work of Animals Fiji, the only veterinary & animal welfare service in the northern and western provinces. • Embrace a different pace in the city of Nadi in this 9-12 month role. • Share your skills while immersing yourself in a new culture.

10535265: Research and M&E Officer – Sustainable Livestock

• FIJI

Strengthen the research and livestock management work of the Ministry of Agriculture. • Embrace a different pace in the city of Suva. • Share your experiences and skills with your colleagues and farmers to improve sustainable agriculture in Fiji.

10535224: Agronomist

• MYANMAR

Work within Impact Terra, who provide farmers with advice and connect them with the digital ecosystem. • Based in Yangon. • Strengthen Impact Terra’s data and maize skills and knowledge, working with others in a collaborative and mentoring manner.

10539427: National Pearl Farming Development Facilitator

• TONGA

Strengthen the capacity of The Ministry of Fisheries to support the expanding pearl farming activities around the main island of Tongatapu. • Embrace a different pace in Sopu, Tonga. • Provide expert advice in aquaculture/marine biology to mentor and support your colleagues.

10539640: Veterinary Clinician 

• NEPAL

Support the Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries at the Agriculture and Forestry University by implementing the use of current global practices. • Assist in implementing plans to upgrade local veterinary hospitals. • Live in Chitwan district of Nepal, the major destination for higher education, health care and transportation in the region.

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Veterinary Clinician | Nepal | Australian Volunteers International – Nepal

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Closes: March 21, 2018

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10539640

Nepal

Agriculture/Veterinary

DURATION

12 months

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE

March 21, 2018

Early applications are encouraged and suitable applicants may be shortlisted for interview before the closing date.

COUNTRY

Nepal

• Support the Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries at the Agriculture and Forestry University by implementing the use of current global practices.
• Assist in implementing plans to upgrade local veterinary hospitals.
• Live in Chitwan district of Nepal, the major destination for higher education, health care and transportation in the region.

Download the job description

CONTACT

For enquiries, contact Claire Hankinson on CHankinson@avi.org.auor +61 3 9279 1752. All applications must be submitted online.

PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING

You must be available to attend a Pre-Departure Briefing in Melbourne on these dates: TBA.

Source: Veterinary Clinician | See the assignments