Technical Officer (Agriculture & Civil Engineering)

• Remuneration range $88,559 to $100,438 pa
• Full-time continuing appointment
• Toowoomba campus

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

Who you are

Are you a passionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact within an academic environment? We are seeking a dedicated Technical Officer to join our dynamic team at UniSQ. As the ideal candidate, you will have a genuine interest in supporting practical learning experiences for students. Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the responsibilities of this role.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Senior Coordinating Technical Officer, you will apply your knowledge and experience in agricultural technology and laboratory operations to provide:

• professional technical support for the conduct of practical classes, including set-up, maintenance and provision of teaching and learning spaces in both the agricultural and civil engineering areas.
• demonstrations on the efficient use of equipment and materials, techniques and procedures of specialist equipment, software and online services to staff and students (this would include tractors, side-by-side atv, quad bike, farm implements and drones; and the management/maintenance of field experiments involving planting, fertilising, spraying of agricultural chemicals, irrigation, harvesting, etc).
• analysis of technical information and data, whilst participating in the development of existing and new practical experiments, and supporting academic research activities as directed.

What will help you succeed

Key to your success in this role will be your demonstrated technical experience in relevant laboratory techniques, equipment and procedures.  You will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who thrives on working with a positive team of professionals. Additionally, you will have:

• a Diploma or Degree level qualification in a related discipline with subsequent relevant work experience (or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training).
• demonstrated hands-on experience and knowledge of relevant agricultural field equipment.
• demonstrated ability to interpret, promote, apply and maintain apply workplace health and safety principles, standards and practices.
• an ability to contribute to the continuous service delivery improvement through the ongoing implementation and review of processes.

Additionally, hands on experience with environmental testing, civil, structural and material testing equipment, soil and geo-mechanic testing, and hydraulic laboratory equipment would be viewed favourably.

For further information about this role, please contact Mr Adrian Blokland, Senior Coordinating Technical Officer via +61 7 4631 1719 or [email protected].

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

ReferenceNumber:  0086_04/24

Location:  Toowoomba campus

Term:  Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary:  Total remuneration range $88,559 to $100,438 pa (includes salary range of $74,828 to $84,865 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes:  Wednesday, 29 May 2024

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.

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