Job description Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Work unit Agriculture Branch, Research Farms Job title: Technical Officer Designation: Technical 2 Job type: Full time Duration: Ongoing Salary: $68,795 - $77,575 Location: Alice Springs Position number: 12950 RTF 303271 Closing: 29/09/2024 Contact officer: James Duffy, A/Farm Manager on 0438 224 088 or About the agency: APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Primary objective: Assist senior staff to undertake the daily farm activities at the Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) and Old Man Plains Research Station with an emphasis on the day-to-day maintenance and management of facilities, grounds, equipment, livestock and crops.
Context statement: The AZRI Research Farm and Old Man Plains Research Station are used for agricultural research and extension.
This position is part of a team that ensures that the properties are research-ready and that animal welfare and work health and safety (WHS) requirements are met to a high standard.
Key duties and responsibilities: Safe operation and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
Livestock care and handling as directed, including checks on livestock and stock water supply.
Horticulture maintenance, including irrigation checks/repairs, weed control and pruning.
Infrastructure maintenance, such as fences, yards, water supply, weed control and grading tracks and fire breaks.
Grounds maintenance at AZRI including lawns and garden beds: mowing, slashing, irrigation, weeding and pruning.
Assist with research farm infrastructure development activities: yards, fencing and water supply.
Assist with recording data for farm records and assist with extension activities such as field days.
Selection criteria: Essential: An appropriate Qualification in Agriculture or a related field, and/or considerable relevant experience.
Experience with farm operations, livestock handling, data collection, horticulture and general farming practices.
Proven experience with maintaining facilities and infrastructure, such as fencing, welding, grading and poly-pipe repairs.
Proven experience with operating and maintaining a variety of farm machinery and equipment.
A positive team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with limited supervision, a willingness to interact positively with people of diverse cultures, and an ability to follow directions and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing, to use farm technology and use office computers for recording and sharing information.
A sound understanding of safe work practices around machinery, livestock, farming activities and workshops.
Valid driver's licence and ability to drive a manual 4 WD.
Desirable: Hold a current Heavy Rigid driver's licence and/or experience operating a grader.
Hold a current First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain.
Hold a Chem Cert or Smar Train Certificate or have the ability to obtain.
Further information: This position works outside of standard hours when required, including early, late and weekend work.
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