EOI - Join us as a Technical Officer - Pastures
EOI - Join us as a Technical Officer - Pastures
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Job Description
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- Temporary full-time role until 30 April 2027*
- 35 hours per week
- Location: Wagga Wagga Cowra or Orange
- Technical Officer Grade 1-3 Salary from $73522 - $113 562
- This opportunity is open to DPIRD/LLS Staff
*To be considered for a temporary role until April 2027 applicants must be on a current talent pool at the grade of this advertised vacancy or higher OR have been comparatively assessed at the grade of this advertised vacancy or higher. Comparative assessment means you were appointed through an externally advertised role.
If you do not meet these requirements you may be considered for a temporary role for a period of up to 12 months.
What youll be doing
As a Technical Officer Pastures youll provide essential technical support to the Project Leader across a range of field glasshouse and livestock experiments as well as trial data management. You will support the day-to-day running of the project and play a key role in supervising up to two technical assistants or casual staff.
Your responsibilities will include staff
- Leading collecting and accurately recording research data and information
- Coordinating field sample collections and ensuring quality sample evaluation.
- Undertaking frequent fieldwork in varying weather conditions at remote sites
- Operating and maintaining key equipment and databases
- Ensuring all work aligns with WHS and quality management procedures
Who were looking for:
Were looking for someone with strong technical skills excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently in the field. Youll be organised confident in leading others and committed to maintaining high research standards.
To be successful in this role youll have:
- A current MR licence (HR Licence preferred) to transfer machinery and equipment to the field.
- Experience in pasture livestock or agricultural trials
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Word and Excel
How to Apply
If this role sounds ideal to you please apply via our online portal by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.
EOI Applications Close: Monday 2 June 2025 at 11:55pm
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Guangdi Li Research Officer onor
Click here to view the full role description
What to expect next
Once you submit your application youll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted you may be invited to an interviewthis could be in person over the phone or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks such as a written assessment skills test or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.
Additional Information
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications skills and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award and the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines.
The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
