Pastoral Technical Officer
2 days ago
Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Livestock Industries
Job title Pastoral Technical Officer Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Alice Springs
Position number 12603 RTF Closing 09/10/2025
Contact officer Robyn Cowley on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Assist professional officers to manage and conduct specific rangeland research projects, investigating seasonal variability,
stocking rates and grazing strategies underway in Central Australia.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with research development and extension projects for the benefit of the pastoral industry in Central Australia.
2. Develop the skills and knowledge of pastoralists in the Central Australia region through the provision and coordination
of information, training, and advice.
3. Develop and maintain appropriate relationships and communication with key industry groups and stakeholders.
4. Take responsibility for and assist with the day-to-day management of research projects.
5. Undertake data collection, summary, and analysis.
6. Prepare written and oral reports to the department, industry, and funding bodies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of the northern Australia cattle industry including animal nutrition and the management of native pastures.
2. Ability to effectively communicate with cattle producers, technical staff, and researchers.
3. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and scientific rigor in field trials.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and proven ability to prepare accurate and clear
reports.
5. Considerable computer experience including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
6. Possess a current manual driver's licence, 4WD experience and capacity for travel in remote areas for several days at a
time.
Desirable
1. A degree or diploma in agriculture, environmental science, or similar discipline.
2. Experience in the use and application of crush-side livestock recording systems, GIS, statistical, or other relevant
computer and field data collection technology.
3. Experience in pasture sampling methodology and pasture species identification particularly in extensive rangelands.
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