Technical Assistant - Technical Officer Campaign Salary : Level 1-3, $60,190 - $84,977 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022 Location : Geraldton, Wongan Hills, Merredin and Esperance Pillar / directorate : Primary Industries Development Branch : Field Research Operations Tenure : Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position Number : Pool Ref AV9249 Closing Date : 2023-11-06 12 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments : -
Technical Assistant and Technical Officer Campaign
Level 1-3 Campaign Ref AV9249
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors.
In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.
About the opportunity
We have multiple positions available for immediate filling.
Do you have experience operating agricultural machinery? Love working outdoors and as part of a team?
DPIRD Field Research Operations has vacancies for Technical Officers and Assistants at the following DPIRD regional sites : Geraldton, Wongan Hills, Merredin and Esperance.
As a Field Research Operations Technician your daily routine will be a blend of office / shed tasks and fieldwork. In these hands-on roles, each day will bring a new challenge as you contribute to supporting our vital field research trials.
You’ll collaborate with researchers, growers and external stakeholders to implement the end-to-end activities of the Field Research trials we undertake.
This includes site selection, sowing, spraying, crop monitoring and harvesting. Some travel will be required throughout WA ag region.
For all roles we’re looking for individuals who have agricultural machinery experience, hands-on problem-solving skills and work well within a team.
For level 2 and level 3 technical officer positions, considerable relevant experience, or a trade / agriculture certificate is required.