The Leslie Research Facility is in Toowoomba, with field sites at Wellcamp and Kingsthorpe. Arable land supports grains and pulses research for the Queensland Government and private enterprises.
For more than a century, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has played a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food security and sustainability for Queenslanders and the world.
From the land to the sea. From the bush to the city. From hard-working families to global trade relationships, and from connected communities to prosperity for all. Every day is different, and so is every team within the department. United by service and purpose, together, we are moving forward towards a prosperous future.

Job details

As our Farmhand your duties include:
• Provide support for research projects through the accurate operations, 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, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field and grain crops.
• Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from the farm 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.
• Establish and enhance relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Work in a safe manner following Work Health and Safety legislation and the Department's Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to the scientific integrity of RD&E projects and activities by rigid adherence to scientific protocols and quality assurance principles.
• Utilise standardised administrative programs, packages and systems to assist with site operations and reporting (e.g. Ag Commander, Chemwatch).

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

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.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 262KB)
  
  
  687839 26 Role Description (Word, 934KB)
  Role Description