Job Description
Temporary Full Time up to30April****
Classification:TechnicalOfficer Grade 1/3– salary from$78,000 to $120,478per annum(FTE)plus super and leave loading-commensuratewithqualifications,skillsandexperience
35 hours per week
Primary Work Location:Tamworth Agricultural Institute (TAI), Calala
Classification:TechnicalOfficer Grade 1/3– salary from$78,000 to $120,478per annum(FTE)plus super and leave loading-commensuratewithqualifications,skillsandexperience
About the Role
In this role youwillprovidetechnicalsupport toresearch projects conducted attheTamworth Agricultural Institute.
You will alsobe requiredto support field trials atotherNSWDPIRDresearchsitesincludingNarrabri(AustralianCotton Research Institute)and Breeza (Liverpool PlainsField Station), as welltrialsatSpring RidgeandBellata.
Further,you willberequiredtohelpconductaregional surveyofpaddockslocatedwithintheTamworth, 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 providetechnical,administrativeandscientificsupportto research projectsfocusedon improving pulse production, with a focus ontheassociationsthatlegumesformwith beneficial microbes – rhizobia.
Day-to-dayactivities will vary depending on the time of the season and will rangefrompreparationandestablishmentoffieldtrials,tosoil/plantsample collectionand assessment, to data entry and interpretation.
You willbe requiredtoperform avarietyoftasksrangingfromoperatingheavymachinery 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 andinformationtechnologyskills,andtheability to work effectively in a team environment.
You will enjoy working outdoors, managingmultipleprioritiesandcontributing tohigh‐qualityresearch outcomes.
You will preferablyhaveexperienceoperatingawide variety ofagriculturalmachineryincluding 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 Nutritionon************or ******
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 career development opportunities to grow your career.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.
Applications close: Tuesday 22 September **** 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 ****** 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 becommensuratewithqualifications,skillsandexperience, 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,supportsanddevelops 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 andoceans,vegetationandforests.
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 adiverse,equitableandinclusive 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,religionandsexual 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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