Jobs and Careers

Technical Officer - Dairy Feedbase

• Play a crucial role in supporting research activities at our Dairy Research Facility
• Based in beautiful Northwest Tasmania – Elliot Farm, Burnie
• Part time (0.6), Fixed Term until September 2025

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a part time (0.6 FTE) Technical Officer for the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Livestock Production Centre which is part of The College of Sciences and Engineering

This position will form part of a multi-disciplinary team in TIA’s Livestock Production Centre and will be based at the Tasmanian Dairy Research Farm (TDRF), in Elliott in Northwest Tasmania.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with research projects.
• Maintenance of field and animal studies.
• Sampling and recording of experimental work.
• Preparation of samples for laboratory analysis and data entry.
• Using, maintaining and preparing research and field equipment.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a Certificate 3 qualification and at least 1 year’s subsequent relevant work experience.
• Capacity to learn and perform milk harvesting and animal health activities.
• Proven organisational skills and a capacity to act independently.
• Demonstrated capacity of participating effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to adhere to WHS guidelines.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 3 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $79,630 comprising base salary within the range of $61,436 to $68,060 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact James Hills, Senior Research Fellow / Centre Leader, Livestock Production Centre, james.hills@utas.edu.au or 03 6430 4937.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 PD - 500036 - Technical Officer - Dairy Feedbase.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.