Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Permanent full-time $70,336 - $82,937 p.a.
36.25 hour week; 17.5% leave loading; 12.75% superannuation Location: Hermitage Research Facility, Warwick Build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day, while you contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
As our Technical Farm Officer (Farmhand), you will: Provide technical and operational support for research projects through the accurate operation, adjustment and calibration of plant and equipment including fertiliser and chemical equipment, tillage equipment and specialist research equipment.
Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field horticultural crops and tree crops.
Undertaking property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of fences, irrigation supply systems and other farm infrastructure.
Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from supervisor and/or Research Facility Manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.
Provide technical and operational support to the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and land assets to ensure these are research ready, functional, safe and reliable.
Demonstrate initiative and responsibility by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.
Establish and enhance, relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Work in a safe manner following Work Health and Safety legislation and the Department's Code of Conduct.
Contribute to scientific integrity of RD&E projects and activities by rigid adherence to scientific protocols and quality assurance principles.
Utilise standardised administrative programs, packages, and systems to assist with site operations and reporting (e.g., Ag Commander, Chemwatch, Corporate Card, etc.)
Job Ad Reference: QLD/627665/25 Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=222963467