Senior Technical Officer
Queensland Government Gayndah QLD 4625
Temporary
Full time
Base pay
Above avg.
$102,817 - $109,183
Fortnightly salary: $3,941.00 - $4,185.00
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Key points we found
- Lead the experimental aspects of Animal Science projects.
- Coordinate workflow processes across research projects.
- Ensure adherence to animal welfare and safe work practices.
Department of Primary Industries
- Fixed term temporary full time to 23rd April 2027
- $102,817 - $109,183 p.a.
- Generous Superannuation
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As our Senior Technical Officer you will:
- Take a leadership role in delivering the experimental aspects of all Animal Science projects conducted on site and in local region, including planning, organising, designing, maintaining, conducting and reporting the experimental aspects of research projects with minimal supervision.
- Liaise with DPI and collaborating scientists, other technical and extension staff, research facility staff and grazier co-operators to conduct and service project activities efficiently.
- Lead the technical team based at Brian Pastures RF through co-ordinating workflow processes across all research projects. Manage responsibilities and ensure accountability across all technical staff and take responsibility for the quality of output of the work unit.
- Support and participate in delivery of extension activities occurring in the region.
- Maintain Brian Pastures RF’s ‘research ready’ status for Animal Science projects through actively participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team, building effective working relationships with project team members, stakeholders and Departmental staff.
- Awareness of, adherence to and promotion of strict animal welfare and safe work practices, including operating in remote environments.
- Communicate details of the research background, objectives, design and findings to visiting groups, including scientists, students and producers.
- Assist in the preparation of material for project reports for departmental, commercial clients and funding body publications; and assist with compilation of relevant industry extension material.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/684897/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Expiring date
30 Apr 2026
Date posted
8 Apr 2026
Category
Agriculture, Animal & Fishing
Occupation
Other
Contract type
Temporary
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Public Administration and Safety
Sector
Government
Queensland Government
Government
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Pay insights
Market average based on all Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal & Fishing
jobs in Central Coast QLD
Above avg. range
$103k - $109k
Market average
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$188k
This job pays above average