Science Technician
Queensland GovernmentAustralia4 days ago
Full-timeResearch, Analyst +1
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Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As a Science Technician you’ll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will conduct laboratory, quarantine, field-based and scientific technical tasks that support a team undertaking weed biological control research.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers
Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.
Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) 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 a Science Technician, You Will
Why work for us Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
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.
It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
As a Science Technician you’ll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will conduct laboratory, quarantine, field-based and scientific technical tasks that support a team undertaking weed biological control research.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers
Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.
Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) 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 a Science Technician, You Will
- Work independently, but under direction to conduct laboratory, quarantine, field-based and scientific technical tasks that support a team undertaking weed biological control research.
- 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.
- Manage own work priorities to ensure assigned tasks are undertaken efficiently and effectively to meet project/team aims and deliverables.
- 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.
- Diploma qualification in a relevant discipline: entomology, plant science, agricultural science, or environmental science.
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
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.
It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
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