Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Livestock Industries Development
Job title Technical Officer Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $70,859 - $79,902 Location Alice Springs
Position number 12950 RTF 352835 Closing 05/08/2026
Contact officer Ross Nowland Regional Director Agriculture - Southern on 08 8951 8106 or 0447 116 230 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352835
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Assist senior staff to undertake the daily farm activities at the Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) and Old Man Plains
Research Station with an emphasis on the day-to-day maintenance and management of facilities, grounds, equipment,
livestock and crops.
Context statement
The AZRI Research Farm and Old Man Plains Research Station are used for agricultural research and extension. This position
is part of a team that ensures that the properties are research-ready and that animal welfare and work health and safety
(WHS) requirements are met to a high standard.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Safe operation and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
2. Livestock care and handling as directed, including checks on livestock, and checks on stock water supply.
3. Horticulture maintenance, including irrigation checks/repairs, weed control and pruning.
4. Infrastructure maintenance, such as fences, yards, water supply, weed control and grading tracks and fire breaks.
5. Grounds maintenance at AZRI including lawns and garden beds: mowing, slashing, irrigation, weeding and pruning.
6. Assist with research farm infrastructure development activities: yards, fencing and water supply.
7. Assist with recording data for farm records and assist with extension activities such as field days.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant training, qualification, or experience in agriculture or related work.
2. Appropriate experience and ability in farm operations, livestock handling, data collection and general farming practices.
3. Good capacity for maintenance of facilities and infrastructure, such as fencing, welding, grading and poly-pipe repairs.
4. Appropriate experience with operating and maintaining a variety of farm machinery and equipment.
5. A positive team oriented approach and ability to work effectively with limited supervision, plus willingness to interact
positively with people of diverse cultures, and willingness to follow directions and procedures.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing, to use farm technology and use office computers for recording
and sharing information.
7. Familiarity with and safe work practices and availability to work outside of standard hours when required.
8. Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel safely to remote areas driving manual transmission vehicles.
Desirable
1. A current Heavy Rigid driver’s licence and or experience operating a grader.
2. A current First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain.
3. Hold a ChemCert or SmarTrain Certificate or have the ability to obtain.
4. Substantial experience working with cattle and with cropping or horticulture.
