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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Technical Officer |
| Position Code: | 5120 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Supporting a research or project team by taking care of routine technical aspects and services. |
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Reports To
Technical Supervisor, Laboratory Supervisor or Field Project Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Assembling, operating and/or maintaining various equipment and instrumentation.
Assisting with the setting-up and conducting of research studies and field trials.
Assessing the need for modifications to technical processes and items of machinery.
Maintaining optimum stocks of materials and spare parts.
Maintaining technical reports and literature.
Providing technical information and advice.
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Key Skills
Sound practical scientific knowledge.
Good organisational abilities.
Ability to complete repetitious tasks to a high standard and without close supervision.
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Internal Contacts
Other Technical/Scientific staff in a specific field, such as Field Research, Laboratory Research/Development or Engineering. |
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External Contacts
Equipment and other Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
2 - 4 years experience coupled with a Technical Diploma. |
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