Technical 4 - Remuneration Package Range $105,967 - $115,952
Plant Industries, Cropping Group
Darwin, Katherine or Douglas Daly
Fixed vacancy for 2 years

There is an opportunity for you to become part of the exciting tropical plant industries of the Northern Territory (NT). Working as part of a Territory-wide research development and extension (RD&E) team, you will be able to put your knowledge and skills into practice and contribute to advancing and servicing the needs of this vital economic sector.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is seeking a Principal Technical Officer to assist with research, development, and industry engagement to support the rapid development of broad acre cropping enterprises in the Darwin, Katherine and Douglas Daly regions in line with the commitments of the Northern Territory Government. We are looking for an experienced technical professional with the ability to support agricultural RD&E efforts. You must have extensive recent knowledge and experience in broad acre cropping systems in the Northern Territory including operation and maintenance of specialised technical equipment, and management of cropping trials and demonstration sites.

This position will involve regular travel by road to rural properties, therefore, the successful applicant will need to have a current drivers licence to drive a manual vehicle or the equivalent of a Northern Territory C class licence.

The successful applicant will have the option to be based in either Darwin, Katherine or the Douglas Daly region of the Northern Territory.

The Northern Territory is one of Australia’s most exciting places to live with strong economic growth, exciting cultural festivals, national and international sporting events, an outdoors lifestyle, and world heritage national parks and recreational activities at your doorstep.

For further information on the benefits of living and working in the Territory visit www.theterritory.com.au

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Edward Mwando on 08 8973 8516 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 9230
Closing date: 11/08/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search