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Job Location drjobs

Burnie - Australia

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 62972 - 69762

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

  • Contribute to sustainable farming through hands-on field and animal trials
  • Join a collaborative team driving real-world impact in dairy science
  • Full time Fixed-Term opportunity until September 2026 based in Burnie

About the opportunity

The Technical Assistant supports innovative dairy research at the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultures (TIA) Livestock Production Centre. The position will be based at the Tasmanian Dairy Research Facility (TDRF) in Elliott northwest Tasmania and will work closely with the Senior Technical Officer Feedbase to help deliver high-impact research projects that support Tasmanias dairy industry.

This position will contribute to the planning coordination and implementation of field and farm-based research helping to generate meaningful outcomes for producers and the broader agricultural sector. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team environment applying practical skills to cutting-edge Feedbase research and development.

What youll do:

  • Assist with sampling and recording of experimental work and preparation of samples for laboratory analysis and data entry.
  • Assist with the maintenance and preparation of research and field equipment.
  • Ensure safe work procedures are adhered to and assist casual staff and students where required in correct and safe use of research and field equipment and in correctly following research project protocols and procedures.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What were looking for:

  • Ability to learn and perform milk sampling and animal health activities.
  • Ability to competently undertake the practical activities associated with the establishment and maintenance of as well as collection and collation of data from field and animal experiments with particular emphasis on attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills and a capacity to act independently within established guidelines resolving arising issues using sound judgement and initiative.
  • Demonstrated capacity of participating effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 3 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $81622 comprising base salary within the range of $62972 to $69762 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

Position DescriptionTechnical

Applications close Sunday 27 July 2025 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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