Technical Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Agriculture and Biosecurity Full time

**Our open secret: Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.**
- **Fixed-term full-time opportunity for up to 2 years**:

- **Location**:Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Menangle**:

- **Competitive salary from $73,522 - $113,562 p.a. + superannuation (Technical Officer Grade 1-3)**

**About Us**

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- NSW Resources
- Local Land Services
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

**About the Opportunity**

As a **Technical Officer, Plants** you’ll play a key role in delivering laboratory testing and processing work for Plant submissions received by the Citrus Pathology team.

**No two days here are the same You’ll be hands-on with tasks such as**:

- Carrying out laboratory and greenhouse-based work, including citrus plant propagation, micrografting, and molecular diagnostics (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing)
- Managing high-health status germplasm and living positive control collections
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and lab performance
- Collaborating with colleagues across the Citrus Pathology team to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that values attention to detail, scientific integrity, precision and a strong commitment to biosecurity and plant health.
- A minimum of **three years’ experience** in an Agricultural / Biological sciences laboratory (Study in Honours or above in a relevant field may count towards this)
- **Strong skills in greenhouse management**, plant propagation (micrografting desirable), and molecular biology.
- Experience with **plant diagnostics**, including the use of PCR, sequencing and pathogen elimination techniques
- A **keen eye for accuracy** and a passion for improving plant health outcomes

**Essential Requirements**:

- Qualifications in accordance with Part 2(xvii) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award

**What We** Off**er**

DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. You’ll be part of a team that offers:

- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Professional Development
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

**How to Apply**

**Applications Close: Sunday 8 June 2025, at 11:55pm**

**For further information about this vacancy please contact**:
***Click here to view the full role description**

**_ What to expect next_**
- The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process._

**_ Additional Information_**

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
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