Supporting thriving, productive and sustainable communities, environments and industries, at DEECA we’re focused on creating a liveable, inclusive and sustainable Victoria with thriving natural environments where the community is at the centre of everything we do.
Technical Assistant
- Salary: $56,271 -$72,262 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed Term to 30 June 2024
- Usual hours of work: Full Time (Flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: Horsham(Flexibility may be available)
The Technical Assistant will provide technical support to the field, laboratory and glasshouse activities of the field crops pathology research program at Horsham.
The field crop pathology team is a leading provider of disease management solutions for the Australian grains industry and works with national collaborators.
The technical assistant duties will include the preparation of field and glasshouse experiments, field sampling of soil and plants, and data recording. The role will support both the field team and laboratory team, so it is desirable that the Technical Assistant has some knowledge or the ability to learn the operation of farm machinery.
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to efficiently and accurately, prepare seed for trials, saw glasshouse and field experiments and process plant/soil/grain samples following established procedures along with ability to learn laboratory techniques and operate a range of laboratory equipment using established protocols. If you possess the ability to safely work independently, sometimes remotely, undertaking data capture, sample collection and field assessment, then this could be the position for you .
For a confidential discussion, please contact Hari Dadu, Senior Research Scientist at hari.dadu@agriculture.vic.gov.au.
How to Apply
Please visit the www.careers.vic.gov.au website and search under position number 021433. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at midnight on 11 April 2023
