Technical Farm Officer

7 days ago

Darling Downs, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**The opportunity:
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
equipment.
- 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.)

What we are looking for?
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must 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.

You may also have:

- A HR truck license, or the ability to acquire the license.
- Chemical accreditation, or the ability to acquire accreditation.
- Experience in operating farm machinery, particularly with GPS capability and PTO attachments.

Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
- Work with passion and purpose
- Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
- Enjoy interesting, diverse work
- Follow your path wherever it leads
- Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
- Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help enrich Queensland's Agricultural business

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/612654/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 30 January 2025
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