Field Technician

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**The opportunity**:

- I**mplement agronomic experiments & manage data and records**:

- **Be part of a research team improving the sustainability & productivity of farming systems**:

- **Join CSIRO - Agriculture and Food and make a difference**

CSIRO Agriculture and Food’s Systems research program is a world-leading research group examining options to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture in Australia and around the globe. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to join the CSIRO Black Mountain in Canberra and utilise facilities both there and at CSIRO’s Boorowa Agricultural Research Station west of Canberra to support its field-based research activities.

The position will initially be offered as a 3-year contract, but with prospects of longer tenure. You will implement complex agricultural experiments, manage data, implement new and novel digital approaches and understand farming systems.

**Your duties will include**:

- Assist in implementing complex farming systems and agronomic experimentation.
- Assisting with agricultural management of crops (e.g. spraying, sowing, slashing, harvesting, monitoring) and experimental site management and using agreed protocols to collect soil & plant samples and prepare these for analysis.
- Assisting with the management of livestock grazing experimental plots of dual-purpose crops and pastures.
- Maintain, compile and store experimental data according to the required protocols

**Location**:Canberra, ACT and Boorowa, NSW
- **Salary**:AU$73k - AU$109k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**:Specified term of 3 years / Full-time

**Reference**:99056

**To be considered you will need**:

- A relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in agricultural science or similar.
- Experience with agronomy and management (e.g. spraying, sowing, slashing and harvesting) of a variety of crops, particularly those grown in southern temperature mixed farming systems (cereals, oilseeds, pulses).
- Demonstrated experience with implementation and management of agronomic experiments and protocols including accurately managing data and records of varying types, basic data manipulation, presentation and analysis and basic report writing.
- Demonstrated ability in aspects of project management such as scheduling, monitoring and completing tasks on time coupled with the ability to prioritise tasks/projects to achieve project goals.
- Good oral and written communication skills coupled with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, motivation to carry out autonomous activities, and problem-solving skills, often at remote locations.
- A current class C driver’s licence.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

**Eligibility**:
**Flexible working arrangements**:
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**How to apply**:
**Applications close**:
20 March 2025, 11:00pm AEDT