- Temporary Full Time up to30April2028
- Classification:Technical Officer Grade 1/3– salary from$78,000 to $120,478per annum(FTE)plus super and leave loading-commensuratewith qualifications,skillsand experience
- 35 hours per week
- Primary Work Location:Tamworth Agricultural Institute (TAI), Calala
- Classification:Technical Officer Grade 1/3– salary from$78,000 to $120,478per annum(FTE)plus super and leave loading-commensuratewith qualifications,skillsand experience

About the Role

In this role you willprovidetechnical support toresearch projects conducted attheTamworth Agricultural Institute.You will alsobe requiredto support field trials atotherNSW DPIRDresearchsitesincludingNarrabri(Australian Cotton Research Institute)and Breeza (Liverpool PlainsField Station), as welltrialsatSpring RidgeandBellata.Further,you willbe requiredtohelpconducta regional surveyof paddockslocatedwithin theTamworth, Liverpool Plains and Narrabri ShireCouncil areas.

As part of this role, you will supervise technical staffto ensurework is completed safely, consistently and in line with protocols.This position requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders who share research facilities and resources, as well as landholders.

Your primary rolewill be to provide technical,administrativeandscientific supportto research projectsfocusedon improving pulse production, with a focus onthe associationsthatlegumesform with beneficial microbes – rhizobia.Day-to-dayactivities will vary depending on the time of the season and will rangefrom preparationandestablishmentof field trials,tosoil/plant sample collectionand assessment, to data entry and interpretation.You willbe requiredtoperform avarietyof tasksrangingfromoperatingheavy machinery to assessing plant samples in a laboratory.You will be joining a team of approximatelyten people involved in pulse and cereal agronomy research.

The role will require regular travel totrialsites off-station and will include overnight stays.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must hold (essential requirement)

- Qualificationsin accordance withPart A-2 (xviii) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry)



Technical Staff Award
- Current NSW Driver Licence
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations, including overnight stays.

As our ideal candidate you will

- Bringpractical technical capability, strong organisational skills,strong administration andinformation technologyskills,andthe ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- You will enjoy working outdoors, managing multipleprioritiesand contributing tohigh‑qualityresearch outcomes.
- You will preferablyhave experienceoperatinga wide variety of agriculturalmachinery including heavy-duty tractors and precision planters(as well as experience transporting machinery).
- You will alsobe familiar with and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suiteof programs and be ableto collateand interpret agronomic data at afoundational level.

Fora confidential discussionplease contact hiring managerTendo Mukasa Mugerwa, Research Officer Crop Nutritionon0419 661 566or email [email protected]

Forfurther information about theroleyou candownload a copy of the role description here

Why Join Us?

At DPIRD, we’re committed to protecting and growing NSW’s primary industries while supporting regional communities. When you join us, you’ll:

- Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of agriculture and biosecurity.
- Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.

Applications close: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate,



please contact [email protected] or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information

- The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
- Atalentpool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next18 months.
- The salary offered to the successful candidate will becommensuratewith qualifications,skillsand experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award and the Technical Staff Merit Progression

About us – together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects,supportsand develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans,vegetationand forests.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse,equitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability,religionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive EmployerandCarer Friendly Employer

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.

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📌 Technical Officer - Cropping Systems (Tamworth Agricultural Institute) (North Tamworth)
🏢 Department of Regional NSW
📍 North Tamworth