Technical Assistant

This Technical Assistant role forms part of the pulse breeding and research team within Agriculture Victoria Research (AVR). The position is required for 12 months to backfill a temporarily vacant position at Horsham. The position oversees the daily field operations of the national lentil and field pea breeding programs that are co-funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The position responsibilities include supporting the setup and management of field operations, assisting with the management of trial packing, sowing, and harvesting operations, and participating in the collection and management of data. The position requires someone who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and undertake a wide variety of work. You will need to be self-motivated, well organised, and able to innovate and problem solve. You will also have good communication skills as you will interact with a broad range of people including scientists, technicians, and postgraduate students from within and outside of the organisation. You will have a passion for agriculture, a desire to develop a career in agricultural research and contribute to world class research and innovation that improves the profitability and sustainability of the Australian grains industry. You will have a good fundamental understanding of plant and crop production. You will report to the Senior Technical Officer at Horsham. We offer flexible working arrangements. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications * Knowledge and understanding of dryland cropping systems (preferred). * Chemical User Certificate accreditation or equivalent (preferred). * A forklift license (preferred). * Certificate 3 in Agriculture or relevant field experience (preferred). * Current driver license. This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is In Horsham. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position description, including the mandatory requirements. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.