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• Fantastic opportunity to join the NSW Department of Primary Industries
• Support key agricultural research projects
• Three positions located in Orange, Cowra and Wagga Wagga
• Temporary full time positions for two years to 30 June 2019
• Technical Assistant Grade 1-3
• Salary range $50,334 - $60,154 commensurate with qualifications and experience (excluding super & annual leave loading)

About the Department

This is an exciting time to join the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) within the NSW Department of Industry.  The DPI works to increase the value of primary industries and drive economic growth across NSW. 

DPI Agriculture is responsible for increasing the productivity and resilience of the agricultural sector. It does this through agricultural productivity research across livestock, cropping and natural resource management areas, as well as providing education and training.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join research teams to support and conduct critical research across multiple projects within DPI Agriculture. Projects include optimising grain yield potential in winter cereals, optimised canola profitability and evaluation and agronomic management of dual purpose cereal varieties for NSW mixed farming systems.

In your new role you will be applying your technical expertise and be responsible for conducting field sample collections, assist in the management of glasshouse trials and ensure consistency and quality in sample evaluation from replicated trials.

To be considered for this role, you will be a highly motivated person with a strong commitment to ensuring the delivery of research outcomes.  You will have demonstrated capabilities in time management, record keeping and data analysis, work well in a team or individually, and be a good communicator.

You will also need to have:

• Qualifications in accordance with the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award
• Current NSW drivers licence
• Ability to fulfil the physical requirements of the role

For more information about the role, please contact the enquiries person below or click here  to view the role description.      

Applying for the Role

Applicants should address the following two questions in a cover letter of no more than two pages as well as providing a resume of their relevant skills and experience:

1. Please provide an example(s) of your past work where you had to undertake complex tasks and meet tight timelines.
2. Outline your experience in operating agricultural machinery and equipment for broad acre crop production, or other forms of technical/mechanical equipment.

Enquiries 

Cowra & Wagga positions: Peter Matthews on 02 6391 3198 or peter.matthews@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Orange position: Colin McMaster on 0427940847 or colin.mcmaster@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date:  3 August 2017

Additional Information

Applications must be lodged electronically via our PageUp recruitment system. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.

The NSW Department of Industry is an inclusive workplace which promotes diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements.