Field Research Technician - Seed Trials

Compassell; Albury City; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Murray Seeds invites applications for a Technical Assistant at our Research Station in Cressy, TAS. This contract role requires hands-on fieldwork, data collection, and nursery activities supporting seed breeding.

You will work outdoors in varying weather, assist in glasshouse seed multiplication, and help maintain trial sites and irrigation. A current driver's licence and willingness to handle >10 kg lifting are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and aptitude for farming and hands-on research.
• Planning, organisation, time management and problem-solving skills are essential.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence and Australian citizenship are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collection of data from trial sites with a high level of care and attention to detail.
• Undertaking practical activities associated with growing seedlings, planting and harvest of nursery and plant breeding site.
• Hands-on role in the care, maintenance, and irrigation of trial sites.
• Working in the field under often challenging weather conditions and undertaking manual handling and lifting >10kg.
• Hands-on role in cutting and measuring pasture dry matter trials.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of glasshouse seed multiplication.
• Practically assist the plant breeding team to ensure the success of breeding and trial programs.

Skills

Data collection

Fieldwork

Plant care

Irrigation maintenance

Manual handling

Seed multiplication

Plant breeding support

Heavy lifting

Job description

Upper Murray Seeds invites applications for a Technical Assistant at our Research Station in Cressy, TAS. This contract role requires hands-on fieldwork, data collection, and nursery activities supporting seed breeding.

You will work outdoors in varying weather, assist in glasshouse seed multiplication, and help maintain trial sites and irrigation. A current driver's licence and willingness to handle >10 kg lifting are essential.