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Senior Technical Officer
Animal Science; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Brian Pastures Research Facility Gayndah
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As a Senior Technical Officer, you will be involved in providing technical support for multidisciplinary research, development and extension projects. These projects are primarily in the area of beef cattle systems (reproduction, genetics, nutrition).
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | TO4 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/684897/26 |
| Closing date | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 23rd April 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Steven Bray |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 103 072 Access the National Relay Service |
Operating from the Extensive Livestock Systems workgroup within Animal Science, Agri-Science Queensland, you will be involved in providing technical support for multidisciplinary research, development and extension projects. These projects are primarily in the area of beef cattle systems (reproduction, genetics, nutrition), grazing land production systems, silvo-pastoralism, land resource assessment and improving and developing the feedbase for improved and native pasture grazing systems.
These projects are conducted on the Brian Pastures Research Facility (RF), as well as commercial co-operator properties in Queensland.
The opportunity:
As a Senior Technical Officer, you will
• Take a leadership role in delivering the experimental aspects of all Animal Science projects conducted on site and in local region, including planning, organising, designing, maintaining, conducting and reporting the experimental aspects of research projects with minimal supervision.
• Liaise with DPI and collaborating scientists, other technical and extension staff, research facility staff and grazier co-operators to conduct and service project activities efficiently.
• Lead the technical team based at Brian Pastures RF through co-ordinating workflow processes across all research projects. Manage responsibilities and ensure accountability across all technical staff and take responsibility for the quality of output of the work unit.
• Support and participate in delivery of extension activities occurring in the region.
• Maintain Brian Pastures RF's ‘research ready' status for Animal Science projects through actively participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team, building effective working relationships with project team members, stakeholders and Departmental staff.
• Awareness of, adherence to and promotion of strict animal welfare and safe work practices, including operating in remote environments.
What we are looking for:
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess:
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Applied Science, Rural Science or similar field relevant to the position from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Commitment to obtaining vaccination or provision of evidence of prior immunity to Q fever will be required prior to starting.
Desirable Attributes
• Industry Understanding:
o Understanding of the Queensland and/or Northern Australia beef industry.
• Physical and Environmental Demands:
o Willingness to undertake physically demanding fieldwork in hot, sometimes wet, humid environments, and at relatively remote, isolated properties in accordance with WHS policies and procedures.
• Travel and Flexibility:
o Flexibility to undertake occasional travel to other locations with overnight stays.
Why work for us:
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay
www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our united DPI
Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses. Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/684897/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
Further information
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