• Temporary full-time role until 30 April 2027
• 35 hours per week
• Location: Wagga Wagga
• Technical Officer Grade 1-3 | Salary from $73,522 - $113,562 pa + superannuation + leave entitlements

The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award and the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Technical Officer, Pastures, you’ll provide essential technical support to the Project Leader across a range of field, glasshouse and livestock experiments, as well as data management. You will support the day-to-day running of the project and play a key role in supervising technical assistants or casual staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and managing multiple field and glasshouse experiments in accordance with experimental protocols and best management practice.
• Operating and maintaining field equipment and laboratory instruments used in agronomic research.
• Leading, collecting and accurately recording research data and information.
• Coordinating field sample collections and ensuring quality sample evaluation.
• Ensuring all work aligns with WHS and quality management procedures.

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in the field. You’ll be organised, confident in leading others, and committed to maintaining high research standards.
• Extensive experience in pasture agronomy, animal management, or agricultural experiments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• You must hold a current MR licence (HR Licence preferred)

💬 For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Kathryn Egerton-Warburton, Research Leader

📞 0400 300 509

📧 [email protected]

🔗 Click here to view the full role description

👉 How to Apply
Please apply via our online portal and submit:

• A CV (approx. 4 pages)
• A cover letter (approx. 1 pages)
  Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications close: Tuesday 24 June 2025, at 11:55pm

What to Expect Next
After applying:

• You’ll receive a confirmation email
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
• The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds – including but not limited to gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

As a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, DPIRD is dedicated to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact [email protected] or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.