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Microbiologists, Food safety experts and Sustainability specialists wanted: Applications now open for AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel
The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program currently has up to two positions open to join the Chicken Meat Program Advisory Panel.
This exciting opportunity is open to chicken meat industry professionals with an interest in contributing to the productivity and sustainability of Australia's chicken meat industry.
To maintain continuity of the Advisory Panel knowledge, promote a diverse range of skills, and achieve balanced commercial representation, appointments for successful Advisory Panel applicants will be made in 2025. Successful applicants may 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 the following:
This is an opportunity for passionate industry members to engage in the Research, Development and Extension program and help to deliver high impact research for the Australian chicken meat industry.
You are required to consider the time requirements of an effective Advisory Panel member are taken into consideration prior to applying.
For more information regarding the desired skill set for the Chicken Meat Advisory Panel positions, open this link in separate tab.
Chicken Meat Advisory Panel Member Selection Criteria Matrix
For any questions regarding the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel recruitment please contact:
Sarika Pandya
Program Manager
sarika.pandya@agrifutures.com.au
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 chicken meat industry.
The core functions of AgriFutures Industry Advisory Panels are to ensure that RD&E investment remains industry-demand driven, including:
Activities of the Program are funded by industry levy and Commonwealth funds, and any funds contributed from third parties.
Advisory Panel members are paid for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates set by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal.
Advisory Panel members may be required for up to 25 days per year and some domestic travel is necessary.
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