Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / For 2 Years
Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Occupation: Science
Reference: VG/50959006A/
The Glasshouse Technical Officer works collaboratively within the Glasshouse Management Team (GMT) and provides a range of general horticultural support services to scientists at AgriBio, enabling research teams to focus on scientific outcomes.
Standard tasks performed by the Glasshouse Technical Officer include daily care and maintenance of plants grown in glasshouses, screenhouses, and other controlled environment spaces; plant propagation; pest and disease monitoring and control; maintaining facility hygiene and tidiness; and participation in a weekend roster to provide limited plant care (predominantly hand-watering).
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications Demonstrated practical experience in plant propagation and maintenance, with a general knowledge of plant growth, nutritional requirements, and pest and disease identification and control. Experience working in a plant nursery (or equivalent) with a relevant tertiary qualification is desirable. Experience with agricultural chemical use is desirable. This is a fixed-term position available for a period of 2 Years.
The work location for this position is Bundoora. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
Applications close at midnight on 23 January 2025. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.
We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees.
Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part-time, job sharing, or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
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