Technical Farm Officer

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Permanent, Full-time $67,000 to $78, 951 Competitive Benefits Assist with livestock husbandry of 3,500 head and property management of the 36,000ha facility, support pasture and animal management systems.As our Technical Farm Officer, you will: Provide operational support for research projects through the accurate operation, adjustment and calibration of plant and equipment including livestock handling, weighing and identification equipment and specialist research equipment.Undertake livestock and pasture agronomic activities including cattle husbandry, grazing land management, livestock water systems installation and operation, machine operation, agricultural agvet and chemical application, care and maintenance of livestock to ensure welfare.Undertaking property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of yards, fences, livestock and other water supply systems and other farm infrastructure.Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from supervisor and/or Research Facility Manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.Provide technical and operational support to the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and land assets to ensure these are research ready, functional, safe and reliable.Demonstrate initiative and responsibility taking by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.Job Ad Reference: QLD/572145/24 Closing Date: Friday, 05 July 2024 Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=222796214