AgriFutures™ Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel

Submissions closed at 5:00PM 8 August 2019 (AEST).

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AgriFutures Australia is seeking applications from individuals with an agricultural research/science background and a passion for/interest in research, development and extension (RD&E), for the position of panel member within the AgriFutures™ Tea Tree Oil Program Advisory Panel.

The Advisory Panel consists of people with a range of skills and experience in the research, farming and processing sectors of the Tea Tree Oil Industry, together with a representative from AgriFutures Australia. The Advisory Panel, in partnership with AgriFutures Australia, provides recommendations on the allocation of RD&E funding for the AgriFutures™ Tea Tree Oil Program and meets, on average, four times per year either in person or via teleconference.

Members of the Advisory Panel will be recompensed for their services to AgriFutures Australia at rates determined by the Commonwealth’s Remuneration Tribunal. Please note that Advisory Panels do not hold financial delegations. Panel members are entitled to sitting fees for meetings and travel expenses.

The key functions of AgriFutures Australia Industry Advisory Panels are to:

  • Advise AgriFutures Australia on the current state of the industry, and its RD&E requirements
  • Provide recommendations on RD&E applications consistent with the research priorities identified in the AgriFuturesTM Tea Tree Oil Program RD&E Plan 2018-2022
  • Advise on and assist with the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of RD&E.

 

For any enquiries about the position please contact:

Gae Plunkett

Manager, Research 

gae.plunkett@agrifutures.com.au

0490 091 856

 

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