Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Plant Industries, Agriculture

Job title Technical Officer Designation Technical 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Alice Springs

Position number 12963 RTF 361584 Closing 25/11/2026

Contact Officer Shah Nawaz on 08 8951 8192 or [email protected]

About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361584

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Under the general direction of senior staff and in line with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Strategic Plan, provide
assistance with the establishment, implementation and management of field trials or experiments at Government research facilities and
collaborating grower properties across Central Australia.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of research trials,



demonstration sites and extension projects through sustainable

management practices on a range of agricultural crops in conjunction with DAF staff and stakeholders.
2. Collect data associated with research, extension, and development and adoption projects.
3. Participate in the development of research and extension programs within the Plant Industries branch of DAF.
4. Participate in maintenance and upkeep of the Plant Industries research farm, including infrastructure and equipment.
5. Develop and implement skills to maintain and operate specialist field equipment and machinery in an operational farm setting, with a

focus on supporting research, and field activities.
6. Working in challenging workplace with adherence to Work Health and Safety policies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. An appropriate Certificate/Diploma or working towards a qualification or equivalent in agriculture or similar relevant work experience.
2. Demonstrated Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
3. Knowledge and proven experience in safely using chemicals, plant, machinery and equipment used in Plant Industries.
4. Proven Ability to accurately record data and information from field and laboratory research trials.
5. Demonstrated Awareness of basic MS programs such as email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
6. A current driver’s licence.
Desirable
1. Current relevant certificates in First aid and Aus ChemCERT or ability to obtain.
Further information
This position is based at Arid Zone Research Institute in Alice Springs and will require frequent travel to other regional research facilities
and project trial sites in remote areas.

📌 Technical Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Alice Springs