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Are you keen to demonstrate your all-round abilities and interest in the beef industry, including the pasture feedbase resources that underpin it? This opportunity will have you working in the experimental aspects of cattle, pasture feed base and land rehabilitation experiments, primarily on the DAF Spyglass Beef Research Facility located 110km north of Charters Towers .

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Job details

The opportunity
As our Technical Officer (Extensive Livestock Systems), you will:
1. Experimental Support to Research Projects:
o Work in the experimental aspects of cattle, pasture feed base and land rehabilitation experiments, primarily on the DAF Spyglass Beef Research Facility located 110km north of Charters Towers and provide technical support to other research in the region.
o Liaise with DAF and collaborating scientists, technical staff, research station staff and grazier co-operators to conduct and service project activities efficiently.
2. Experimental Protocol Adherence:
o With supervision, follow experimental protocols to a high standard.
o Conduct timely data collection and maintenance of accurate records for pasture and beef cattle experiments and demonstrations including:
  a. pasture, vegetation and land condition monitoring and assessment using scientific methods
  b. mustering and paddock monitoring using motorcycles/buggies; paddock capture of new calves and recording of calving data; yard handling of cattle and measurement of performance traits; preparation, feeding and recording of supplement intakes
  c. collection, processing, and delivery of samples for analysis
  d. ensuring the scientific integrity of data; perform accurate spreadsheet/database recording and data management, basic data analysis and tabulation for reporting to project leaders
  e. maintenance of scientific and team allocated equipment
  f. assisting in site resource establishment and maintenance, and other duties as directed.
3. Team Collaboration:
o Actively participate in a multidisciplinary team.
o Build effective working relationships with DAF, collaborating scientists, technical staff, research station staff, and grazier co-operators to efficiently conduct project activities.
4. Animal Welfare and Safety:
o Promote and adhere to strict animal welfare and safe work practices including in remote areas.
5. Reporting and Communication:
o Assist in preparing materials for project reports and industry extension publications.
o Communicate research background, objectives, design, and findings to visiting groups, including scientists, students, and producers.
6. Professional Development:
o Maintain an active professional development program and industry networks to stay updated with advances in grazing land management and animal production.

What we are looking for (qualifications, registrations, experience)
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:
● A relevant diploma, or equivalent academic qualifications, in Applied Science, Rural or Agricultural Science
● A current “C” class drivers licence.

We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
● assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
● evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference QLD/591143/24

Closing Date: Friday, 4 October 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• candidate-information-pack (PDF, 872KB)
  
  
  591143 24 - Role Description V2 (Word, 314KB)