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Working with Research Infrastructure, you will be involved in undertaking a diverse range of activities providing support to farm operations including Horticultural operations, property maintenance and development. You will have ample opportunity to utilise your practical ability along with your skills in problem solving, This is an operational “hands-on” role at the Ayr Research Facility.

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Job details

As our Technical Farm Officer (Farmhand) you will:
• Provide 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, trickle irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field horticultural crops and tree crops.
• Undertake property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of fences, irrigation supply systems and other farm infrastructure.
• Undertake property maintenance activities including gardening management and maintenance and office facility maintenance and repairs.
• 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.
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the site focusing on the delivery of trial support and key responsibilities in asset and resource maintenance to deliver high quality service to clients.

What we are looking for:
Essential requirements:
o A Diploma or Associate Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Sciences or equivalent. Applicants that do not possess the required qualification may be considered for appointment at a lower level.
o A current “C” class driver's license.
o Experience in farming and/or field crop research.
o Chemical accreditation or ability to acquire accreditation.

This is an operational “hands-on” role at the Ayr Research Facility. You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-solving skills.

Why work for us:
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back. Learn why our people choose DAF and more importantly why they stay. http://www.daf.qld.gov.au/our-organisation/meet-our-people

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation through QSuper.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.

Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/592804/24

Closing Date: Friday, 18 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)
  
  
  592804 24 Role Description v3 (Word, 789KB)