Environmental / Horticulture / Agriculture
All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services are seeking candidates for a TO3 Technical Officer for a temporary role until 31st March 2025 with the possibility of extension.
$54.34 - $58.64 p/h including casual loadingBundaberg basedTrial field plan design and layout and trial implementation.Soil and plant sample collection, weighing, recording, and processingTractor operation planting; fertilising and application of crop protectants.Calibration of planters, fertiliser applicators and spray rigs.Identification of weeds, pests, and diseases.Assist in the preparation and delivery at field days, shed meetings and industry eventsCollaborate with project leaders and other team members on a range of research, development, and extension projects.Successfully implement field trials and demonstrations that will necessitate site selection; grower engagement; field trial agreements; trial plan layout and design; tractor operation; planter/spray boom/fertiliser calibration; identification of weeds/pests/diseases; application of crop protectants.Make observations and accurately recording data from the field and the lab to capture plant growth, nutrient uptake, input use efficiency, biomass, and processing of sample for further analysisAttain plant growth and final yield from soybean, peanut, and sugarcane crops.Interact with producers to encourage practice change that is reportable through the P2R projector app.Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Commercial Operators License for the safe application of herbicides.Hold a current ‘C’ class driver licence.Diploma in Applied Science, Rural Science, or Rural Techniques from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications in a field relevant to the position.Ability to conduct field trials and demonstrations at a high standard.Ability to capture plant growth and nutrient uptake data through plant and soil sampling techniques.Ability to identify weeds, pests, and diseases.Knowledge of the sugarcane farming system.Practical knowledge of how to implement grain legume rotations, reduced tillage techniques and precision controlled traffic farming techniquesAbility to electronically capture and store data for statistical analysis.For more information or to apply please submit your resume to *******@aarecruit.com.au with the subject “TO3 Technical Officer”