Technical Officer Plan Bee - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Primary Industries

NSW Government -Primary Industries

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Newcastle, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Fixed-term full-time role until 30 June 2024.
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Location
Paterson NSW
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Attractive salary from $95,136 to $104,994 + super (Technical Officer Grade 3)

About us
The Department of Regional NSW was formed in 2020 as a central agency for regional issues.

The Department is responsible?for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the state's mineral and mining resources and ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities and businesses.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.

Within NSW DPI, Agriculture ) leads agricultural industry development through extension, science and research, industry policy and regulatory compliance functions to foster sustainable and economic agricultural industries.

About the role

The Technical Officer Plan Bee provides technical support to the Project Leader in the conduct of field and lab experiments and the management of data for the National Honey Bee Genetic Improvement Program (Plan Bee) and external beekeepers.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

Organising and conducting field and lab trials including hive management, data and sample collection, and results preparation
Accurately recording and managing research data and information
Operating research equipment including microscopes, Ezyloader hive lifters, honey extraction plant, weighing systems and research equipment
Developing online course materials
Operating within relevant work health and safety (WHS) and quality management systems (QMS)

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

Relevant experience in the use of Microsoft programs including Word and Excel
Experience in relevant learning management systems and Canvas
Beekeeping experience and competence in working with honey bees and experience conducting research trials
Ability to communicate with industry partners about project requirements and project results
Qualifications in accordance with Part 2(xvii) of the Crown Employees (Department of Trade and Investment) Technical Staff Award
Current drivers licence. Medium rigid truck licence and forklift licence preferred.
Must not be allergic to honey bee stings
Ability to undertake frequent field work in varying climatic conditions at remote sites including lifting 25kg boxes of honey

What we can offer

Join DRNSW and you'll be joining a team of more than 4,000 passionate people spread across a diverse range of disciplines and functions including - public works, land services, fisheries, agriculture and biosecurity.

If you're motivated and passionate about making a difference to the people of regional NSW we invite you to become part of our story.

We are proud that it's now an open secret, that as part of DRNSW you can have it all. You can deliver with impact, connect to what matters and live your way.

We work hard every day to create thriving communities across regional NSW that will have an impact for generations to come.

We want to offer you the opportunity to;

Accelerate your career.
Create impact in your industry, using your specialist skills and experience.
Work with your community, for your community.

Applications open on 13 February 2023 at 9am.

Applications close on 13 March 2023 at 11:55pm.

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 18 months.

_The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.