Technical Officer

Job Details•Orange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports field and laboratory operations in conducting the tasks involved in viticulture and horticulture research within DPIRD Agriculture. We are looking for an individual who can provide technical input into temperate perennial crop field trials in various locations, including the establishment and the maintenance with minimal supervision. The role involves undertaking soil and plant measurements, maintaining trial instrumentation devices and field equipment, and taking plant and soil samples for analysis. Accurately collecting and recording research data and information to ensure consistency and quality, and sample evaluation from these research trials are key. The role also includes research support activities in the laboratory, such as preparation and analysis of plant tissue and soil samples, recording data and information from fruit. Preparing and providing field and laboratory procedures and contributing to reporting requirements are also part of the responsibilities. The Technical Officer will operate and maintain laboratory equipment to required standards, maintain the laboratory to provide a safe and efficient work environment, and contribute to the maintenance of work health and safety (WHS) and quality management system (QMS) databases (i.e. standard operating procedures (SOP), safe work method statements(SWMS), etc.). Compliance with work standards according to the level of appointment in the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines is expected.

Requirements

Qualifications in accordance with Part 2 (xv) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award
Ability to fulfil the physical requirements of the role
Valid NSW Driver License and ability and willingness to travel, including some overnight stays away from home during peak periods

Nice To Haves

Experience with field trials in deciduous perennial horticultural crops
Experience with field instrumentation, equipment and orchard machinery
Familiarity with laboratory procedures and sample analysis

Responsibilities

Provide technical input into temperate perennial crop field trials in various locations, including the establishment and the maintenance with minimal supervision.
Undertake soil and plant measurements, maintain trial instrumentation devices and field equipment and take plant and soil samples for analysis.
Accurately collect and record research data and information to ensure consistency and quality and sample evaluation from these research trials.
Undertake research support activities in the laboratory, including preparation and analysis of plant tissue and soil samples, record data and information from fruit.
Prepare and provide field and laboratory procedures and contribute to the reporting requirements.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to required standards.
Maintain laboratory to provide a safe and efficient work environment.
Contribute to the maintenance of work health and safety (WHS), quality management system (QMS) databases (i.e. standard operating procedures (SOP), safe work method statements(SWMS), etc.).
Comply with work standards according to the level of appointment in the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines.