Technical Officer – Rural Operations Continuing, full-time appointment Professional Employee Level 4/5 - $66,471 – $74,858 pa Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave Katherine Rural Campus Apply your experience in North Australian pastoral production and extensive beef cattle systems to provide assistance to students, staff, and researchers. About the Position
As the role Technical Officer, you will be expected to prepare equipment, supplies, vehicles and machinery necessary for efficient training with the Agriculture and Rural Operations Team/lecturers. Support the farm manager with livestock duties as necessary for efficient operation and presentation of the Katherine Stud and Farm, this includes the daily care and maintenance of the horse plant. Assist with non-accredited training and programs run at Katherine rural campus.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
Completion of a relevant Certificate IV level qualification with relevant work-related experience or a certificate level qualification with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to manage workloads to meet conflicting deadlines, work well within a team and adapt to a changing work environment, while maintaining initiative, self-motivation and discipline. Demonstrate advanced livestock husbandry and handling skills, particularly in relation to beef cattle and horses and have a high standard for animal welfare. Ability to utilise and/or the willingness to be trained in basic Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages, including livestock herd data recording and NLIS software and equipment. Have previous experience with horses and demonstrate an advanced level of husbandry, handling and riding abilities, including those related to young horses, to older horses with differing education levels and to the management of equine behavioural issues. Available to travel and work remote to support training needs for up to 14 days. This can include camping out. Additional requirements at Level 5:
Completion of a degree or diploma in a relevant field, demonstrated supervisory level industry employment experience with at least two years' subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training. The demonstrated experience in applying effective and WHS based work practices, use initiative, work without close supervision and apply attention to detail. To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile . This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
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Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 4/5. The base salary will be in the range of $66,471 – $74,858 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $77,771 - $87,583 per annum, including 17% superannuation. What's in it for you?
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Tegan Dunn on 08 8973 8316 or email
Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email
Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
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Applications Close: Wednesday 10th July 2024 Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advertisement may be closed before the due date so please do not hesitate in submitting your application. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
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