Primary Industries (DPI)

- Fixed term Temporary - flexible full time until 30 April 2030
- Salary package (inc super and leave loading)- $108,583 to $117,096 per annum
- Enjoy flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Find purpose you feel, impact you see, and a legacy you bring to life.

As a Technical Officer, you will work with an energetic team of research, technical and extension officers in the Farming Systems Innovation team across Queensland, joining the rapidly increasing team based in Cloncurry, to assess new farming systems and practices on farms and help growers and agronomists to implement the best of these practices on their farms.

There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:

- Diploma in Applied Science, Rural Science, or Rural Techniques from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications in a field relevant to the position.
- Current ‘C’ class drivers licence (preferably manual), and desirably hold a truck licence





The successful applicant will be required to perform a variety of physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, sitting, twisting, climbing, and working outdoors in varying environmental conditions. This role requires out of hours work, travel, weekend work and remote work to service research sites across Northern Queensland.

You will have a keen eye for detail, outstanding time management and effective problem solving skills, with a positive attitude, to contribute to our close-knit and connected team.

Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland’s agricultural landscape.

Visit our website (www.dpi.qld.gov.au) to learn more about us and what we do.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706926/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904∈_jnCounter=223212077

📌 Technical Officer (Cloncurry)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cloncurry