Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry,Technical Officer (Pulses) Jobs in Australia

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
/ Kingaroy
  • Temporary
    Part Time (0.5 fte) until 30 November 2016
  • $25,581
    to $30,358 per annum (based on working 36.25 hrs (5 days) per fortnight
  • Superannuation
    contributions 9.75% – 12.75%; annual leave loading
As
a Technical Officer (Pulses), you will:

  • Assist,
    and sometimes lead, in the establishment, maintenance, harvest and sample
    processing from field experiments at Kingaroy and other experimental sites
    in Queensland designed to compare elite and established chickpea cultivars
    for frost tolerance and other traits.
  • Collect
    phenological data from experiments using established protocols.
  • Collect
    soil and plant samples from experiments using appropriate equipment and
    techniques outlined in experimental protocols.
  • Collect,
    collate, evaluate and analyse project data whilst maintaining scientific
    data integrity through use of appropriate computer and scientific
    technology.
  • Work
    effectively as part of a team of scientists and technicians as well as
    work independently and supervise support staff as required. 
Key
capabilities

To
determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following
key capabilities that link to the ‘key duties and accountabilities’ for this
role:
  • Applies
    technical knowledge and skills to conduct field experiments with pulses,
    including processing  of samples, in order to perform the job at a
    high level of accomplishment [Functional/Technical Skills (24)].
  • Establishes
    priorities and organises work flow to meet strict deadlines and produce
    quality outcomes [Organising (39)].
  • Applies
    rigorous process and logic to solve difficult problems and find effective
    solutions. [Problem Solving (51)].
  • Works
    cooperatively as a team player to solve problems quickly and effectively
    [Peer Relationships (42)].
Mandatory
requirement
  • Diploma
    qualification in Applied Science, Rural Science, or Agricultural Science
    from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications in a
    field relevant to the position
For
further information about this position and details on how to apply, please
visit the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.
Job
Ad Reference:

QLD/167391/15
Closing
Date:

Tuesday, 14 April 2015
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