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Agricultural Technical Officer
Technican (Agricultural) )



Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Comparing seed structure
Comparing seed structure


Agricultural technical officers provide complex technical support and advise on aspects of agriculture such as research, production, servicing and marketing. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Agricultural technical officers may perform the following tasks:

  • work with agronomists (crop scientists) using small plot experiments to compare plant varieties and test the effects of various treatments on growth and yield
  • work with soil scientists to study irrigation techniques and analyse plants used in soil treatment experiments
  • work with plant breeders to produce new strains and to select superior products
  • work with animal breeders using artificial insemination techniques to produce offspring that mature earlier
  • record and interpret experimental data in field experiments
  • interpret aerial photographs and prepare maps showing soil and vegetation patterns
  • assist in the chemical analysis and laboratory culture of micro-organisms which cause disease to plants and animals
  • carry out research and provide advice on various technical issues.

Specialisations

Artificial Insemination Technical Officer
Horticultural Technical Officer
Poultry Technical Officer

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Learning Area Biology  
Chemistry  
Geography  
Mathematics  
Rural Studies  
Work Demand Including reading or writing  
Work Field Agriculture, Animal and Primary Industries  
Engineering and Technical  
Natural Sciences and Mathematics  
Work Interest Helping or Advising  
Practical or Mechanical  
Nature or Recreation  
Skill Level Para Professional Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Agricultural technical officers may work in laboratories, in the field, or both. They usually work in a team with other scientists.

Personal Requirements

  • good at science
  • able to analyse and solve problems
  • enjoy agriculture and the environment
  • able to make accurate observations and recordings
  • able to work as part of a team
  • enjoy working outdoors.

Related Industries

Agriculture
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related Services)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Science Technical Officers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Science Technical Officers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Environment and Conservation for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Beekeeper
Crop Farmer
Food Technologist
Livestock Farmer
Physical Science Technical Officer

Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Science Technical Officers

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 3,882 34.1
$400 - $599 1,346 11.8
$600 - $799 3,081 27.1
$800 - $999 2,781 24.4
Less than $400 290 2.5


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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Science Technical Officers

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Full-time 857
Part-time 440


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Agri-Food Industry Skills Council
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
Department of Agriculture (WA)
Department of Primary Industries
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (QLD)
NSW Department of Primary Industries (Agriculture)
Rural Skills Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Sorting and classifying seeds
Sorting and classifying seeds

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