Science Technician

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) seeks a Science Technician to support a biological control program for invasive and restricted weeds in Queensland. You will perform laboratory, quarantine, field and technical tasks to generate valid data while complying with SOPs, quality standards and safety requirements.

You will undertake field observations, manage your work priorities, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and strong time management.
• Proven problem-solving abilities in a lab/field setting.
• Willingness to work in remote areas across Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Undertake field observations and surveys to quantify environmental impacts of weeds and biological control agents.
• Manage own work priorities to ensure tasks meet project aims and deliverables.
• Support effective teamwork and guide new/inexperienced colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma

Job description

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Science Technician, you will work within the Invasive Plants and Animals Science team to support a leading biological control program for the control of invasive and restricted weeds in Queensland. You will conduct laboratory, quarantine, field-based and scientific technical tasks aimed at providing biological control solutions for some of Queensland worst exotic weed species to protect the production and natural ecosystem of Queensland’s unique environment.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Invasive Plants and Animals (IP&A) significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general. The IPA program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.

As our Science Technician, you will accurately perform scientific tasks in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols or methodologies to support the generation of valid data and ongoing compliance with relevant quality standards, laboratory accreditations, workplace health and safety requirements and legislative obligations. This work will support the host testing of biological control agents on a range of plant species to determine if the biological control agent is specific to the exotic plant host and the economic and/or environmental risk of release is low.

You Will Also

• Undertake field observations and field surveys for relevant species to quantify environmental impacts of weeds and biological control agents.
• Manage own work priorities to ensure assigned tasks are undertaken efficiently and effectively to meet project/team aims and deliverables.
• Support effective teamwork by contributing positively to group tasks and providing guidance to new/inexperienced colleagues.

Mandatory Qualification And/or Physical Requirements

• It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent.
• A current “C” class drivers licence.
• Must be physically capable of conducting field work and working in remote areas that are often hot and humid and driving for extended periods of time.

Desirable Requirements

• Willingness to undertake travel to other locations and undertake fieldwork across Queensland, often in remote areas with overnight stays.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-skilling skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.

Why Work For Us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment