Technical 5 (Remuneration Package $116,389 - $126,580) Plant Industries – Agriculture Branch Fixed vacancy in various locations across the NT This vacancy may be available in either Katherine, Darwin or Douglas Daly subject to negotiation with the successful applicant. There is an opportunity for you to become part of the exciting tropical plant industries of the Northern Territory (NT).
Working as part of a Territory-wide research development and extension (RD&E) team, you will be able to put your knowledge and skills into practice and contribute to advancing and servicing the needs of this vital economic sector.
The Department of Industry Tourism and Trade is seeking a Principal Technical Officer to assist with research, development, and industry engagement to support the rapid development of broad acre cropping enterprises in the Darwin, Katherine and Douglas Daly regions in line with the commitments of the Northern Territory Government.
We are looking for an experienced technical professional with the ability to support agricultural RD&E efforts.
You must have extensive recent knowledge and experience in broad acre cropping systems in the Northern Territory including operation and maintenance of specialised technical equipment, and management of cropping trials and demonstration sites.
This position will involve regular travel by road to rural properties, therefore, the successful applicant will need to have a current drivers licence to drive a manual vehicle or the equivalent of a Northern Territory C class licence.
The successful applicant will have the option to be based in either Darwin, Katherine or the Douglas Daly region of the Northern Territory.
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Edward Mwando on 08 8973 8516 or ******
Quote vacancy number: 9230
Closing date: 11.08.2024
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $116,389.00 – $126,580.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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