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Technical Officer

Apply now Job no: 500080
Work type: Full time
Location: Launceston
Categories: Laboratory & Research Support, Farming, Animals and Conservation

Technical Officer – Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

  • Support establishment and data collection of field experiments
  • Full time, Fixed term (June 2028)
  • Based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is looking for a Technical Officer to join their team.

TIA delivers world leading research, industry development, extension and education programs with strong links to key stakeholders in industry and through its joint venture with the Tasmanian Government.

The mission of TIA is to enable Tasmanian food producers and processors to accelerate primary sector productivity while maintaining and improving Tasmania’s land and water quality for future generations.

The Technical Officer works with research project chief investigators in the design and implementation of field and glasshouse experiments and demonstrations. They will perform duties associated with a range of feedbase and environment related projects. 

As our new Technical Officer, you will have experience in germination and propagation of grasses, legumes and herbs, pasture establishment, trait characterisation, and seed production and processing.

You will have strong attention to detail and enjoy working as a team. 

This role will include regular intrastate travel to our Tasmanian campuses and field sites.  Work can sometimes be conducted in remote locations with varying weather conditions.

What you’ll do:

  • Delivery of characterisation data and regeneration of pasture seed for the Australian Pastures Genebank.
  • Establishment and data collection of field experiments for other funded projects that deliver to the Feedbase and Environment Cluster of the Livestock Production Centre.

­What we’re looking for:

  •  Experience in plant botany, with good understanding of pasture growth phases.
  • Experience in seed production, harvesting and cleaning.
  • Experience in plant propagation and pasture establishment.
  • Good understanding and skills in agrichemical spraying.
  • Good attention to detail in data collection and reporting.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $99,698 comprising base salary within the range of $76,302 to $85,212 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 profile.
  • For further information about this position, please contact Rowan Smith, Research Fellow / Cluster Leader - Feedbase and Environment, on Rowan.Smith@utas.edu.au or 0363245620.
  • 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.

Download File Position-Description - 500080 - Technical Officer.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 9 July 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.

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