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SalaryEvery day’s different & so is every team within the department. United by service & purpose, together, we are moving forward, building on a proud past towards a prosperous future. Working within Agri-Science QLD, you will be part of a passionate team that creates, translates & embeds innovation in the QLD agri-system through adaptive research, development & extension leadership, ensuring QLD, Australian and global consumers have access to safe, affordable, trusted, sustainable & nutritious products.
Join us & be a part of growing Queensland’s agri-system.
Visit daf.qld.gov.au and our social media accounts to learn more about us.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification TO2
Workplace Location Toowoomba region,Gold Coast,South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/542300/24
Closing date 23-Feb-2024
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Contact person Sean Reed
Contact details Ph: 0459 871 335
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As our Technical Farm Officer, you will:
- Provide technical and operational support for research projects through the accurate operation, adjustment and calibration of plant and equipment including fertiliser and chemical equipment, tillage equipment and specialist research
- Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field horticultural crops and tree crops.
- Undertaking property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of fences, irrigation supply systems and other farm infrastructure.
- Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from supervisor and/or Research Facility Manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.
- Provide technical and operational support to the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and land assets to ensure these are research ready, functional, safe and reliable.
- Demonstrate initiative and responsibility by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.
- Establish and enhance, relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Work in a safe manner following Work Health and Safety legislation and the Department's Code of Conduct.
- Contribute to scientific integrity of RD&E projects and activities by rigid adherence to scientific protocols and quality assurance principles.
- Utilise standardised administrative programs, packages, and systems to assist with site operations and reporting (e.g., Ag Commander, Chemwatch, Corporate Card, etc.)
Mandatory requirements
- It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess a Diploma or Associate Diploma or higher in Agriculture or Plant Sciences (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.
- This role requires a current “C” class driver's license.
- Experience in farming and/or field crop research is required.
- This role requires a HR truck license, or the ability to acquire the license.
- This role requires chemical accreditation, or the ability to acquire accreditation.
- This role requires experience in operating farm machinery, particularly with GPS capability and PTO attachments.
- For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/542300/24
Closing Date: Friday, 23 February 2024
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