Technical Assistant

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Primary Industries Full time

The NSW Department of Primary Industries, Biosecurity and Food Safety division are seeking to recruit a Technical Assistant (Grade 1-3) with Veterinary Serology skills and experience in particular. We are also creating a talent pool for a range of Technical Assistant (Grade 1-3) laboratory roles in Veterinary Serology, Molecular Biology and Virology, Plant Health, Specimen Receival and Varroa Mite Surveillance Microscopy.
- **12 month temporary full time opportunity available**:

- **A talent pool will be created from this recruitment for all **Technical Assistant (Grade 1-3)** **laboratory vacancies that arise in the next 18 months**:

- **Located at Menangle NSW**:

- **Offering a salary range from $56,879 - $67,975 + superannuation**
- Commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development) Technical Staff Award and the NSW DPI Technical Officer Progression Criteria_

**About you**

**About Us**

The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW), NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.

Within NSW DPI, the Biosecurity & Food Safety division is responsible for effective management and risk minimisation of biosecurity threats to NSW as well as the through-chain regulation of food safety. It delivers a risk-based approach to policy and compliance and provides regional engagement and coordination in response to emergency incidents impacting primary industries and the food sector.

**About the role**

Technical Assistants are responsible for undertaking a range of simple standardised non-complex to moderately complex tasks, including the receipt and preparation of plant, insect, or animal samples for biological testing (disease, identification and research), assist with carrying out diagnostic and research laboratory test procedures, animal care and handling for research trials and sample collection, maintenance / rearing of insects, setting up / maintenance of plant trials in the field or greenhouses, preparation of reagents and materials for use in the laboratory or field, routine laboratory housekeeping tasks (cleaning laboratory equipment / glassware, waste disposal, autoclaving, etc) and support of other staff to ensure quality standards and turn-around times are met. Download the role description for more information about the role.

In this role you will be required to:

- Fulfil the technical capabilities or willingness to be trained in one or more of the following:

- receipt of samples
- testing of samples in the laboratory
- routine laboratory housekeeping
- care and maintenance of animals, plants, or insects
- carry out field work for research projects or biosecurity emergency responses
- Monitor workload and keep supervisor up to date
- Assist with the maintenance of the quality system to meet NATA ISO17025 or ISO 9000 requirements as applicable
- Promote and maintain a safe work culture in the laboratory
- Participate as an effective team member to enable work outcomes to be reached
- Work respectfully and contribute to a positive team environment
- Undertake other laboratory or field tasks as required
- Comply with work standards according to the level of appointment in the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines

**Essential requirements**
- Qualifications in accordance with Part 2 (xv) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award.

**Applications close on Sunday, 26 February 2023 11:55pm**

**Why work for Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW)?**

**Exciting career pathways and opportunities**

We offer vibrant and exciting career paths for people from a wide range of backgrounds and skills. Once you join the NSW Government, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing training, and opportunities to move easily from role to role, and agency to agency across the entire NSW Government.

**Wellbeing**

Providing a safe, supportive, ethical, diverse and inclusive workplace for our people is one of our priorities. We run a variety of programs and provide a range of supporting resources to ensure the wellbeing of all our people.

**Our people**

Join DRNSW and you’ll be joining a team of more than 4,000 passionate people spread across a diverse range of disciplines and functions including - public works, land services, fisheries, agriculture and biosecurity. If you’re motivated and passionate about making a difference to the people of Regional NSW we invite you to become part of our story.

**Inclusion and Flexible Working


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