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Working within the Invasive Plant and Animals program within Biosecurity Queensland you will conduct laboratory and field-based activities and assist researchers and collaborators to plan and conduct research.

As our Science Technician, you will:
• Under the guidance of supervisor, conduct laboratory- or field-based activities to support research and development (R&D) or scientific diagnostic services on vertebrate pests, including demonstrating expertise and proficiency in applying established technical protocols, contributing to research or experimental design and/or leading the development and validation of new methodologies.
• Assist researchers and collaborators to plan and conduct research on vertebrate pests (including wild dogs, feral pigs and red-eared slider turtles) in Queensland to refine monitoring and management approaches.
• Manage own and, where relevant, team work priorities to ensure assigned tasks are undertaken efficiently and effectively to achieve project/team aims and deliverables. This includes assisting colleagues to complete pest animal research activities including trapping and handling of pest animals, and monitoring of pest animal populations using cameras and other techniques.
• Under guidance from senior scientists, undertake data entry, analysis and interpretation of current and historical data relating to the ecology, distribution,
abundance and management of vertebrate pests to support project/team deliverables, including direct contribution to the communication of scientific findings via project reports, research papers, conference presentations.
• Liaise with project staff and collaborators including pest managers, local government staff, landholders, natural resource management groups, Biosecurity
Queensland and interstate colleagues to complete research activities.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement, validation and currency of scientific practices within work unit by investigating and assessing new ideas, reviewing literature on new methodologies and scientific developments, proactively identifying issues and opportunities, determining suitable solutions and alternative options and driving ongoing review and updating of relevant SOPs, protocols and methodologies
• Work safely in remote areas for extended periods to complete pest animal research activities; and implement and maintain appropriate workplace health and safety, and equal employment opportunity principles and practices.

Position specific information
Out of hours, weekend work and overnight travel may be required.

Mandatory requirements
• A Diploma (or degree) qualification in an area such as Zoology, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science or Applied Science, from a recognised tertiary
institution, or equivalent academic qualifications.
• A current driver's licence enabling you to drive in Queensland.

You may also have
• While not mandatory, current first aid training and knowledge/experience of ethical animal handling and monitoring practices, and geographical information
systems (e.g. ArcMap), would be well regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.