As our Senior Farmhand your duties include: Provide support for research projects through the accurate operations, adjustment and calibration of plant and equipment including fertiliser and chemical equipment, tillage equipment and specialist research equipment.
Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field horticultural crops and tree crops.
Undertake property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of fences, irrigation supply systems and other farm infrastructure.
Undertake property maintenance activities including gardening management and maintenance and office facility maintenance and repairs.
Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from the farm supervisor and/or research facility manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.
Provide technical and operational support to the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and land assets to ensure these are research ready, functional, safe and reliable.
Demonstrate initiative and responsibility by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.
Establish and enhance relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Work in a safe manner following Work Health and Safety legislation and the Department's Code of Conduct.
Contribute to the scientific integrity of RD