ABOUT US
At Goterra, we believe climate change is the crisis of our time. We exist to help solve it. We’re reimagining a future where nature and automation work in tandem to solve complex problems like reducing food waste and securing our food supply chain.
We are the change we want to see in the world. We strive and push as hard as we can for our economy and environment to reap the benefits of our dedicated research, relentless testing and state-of-the-art automated robotic infrastructure.
We process food waste using insects and turn this into to by products, animal protein and high grade fertilizer. And we do this, onsite, in modular, mobile insect farms.
We’re fast moving, agile and collaborative and we work relentlessly to make the world better, Billions of Tonnes Better.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re a small, ambitious team working on ground breaking technology and we’re seeking motivated people who aren’t afraid of rolling their sleeves up. The Lead Farm Technician is responsible for executing the processes and procedural systems for the farming of insects in the Goterra Modular Unit. They lead a small team ensuring correct and safe procedures are followed and targets are met. On offer is a hard working, unique workplace environment where you will be exposed to diverse projects and processes that will culminate in a professionally satisfying career. If you’re seeking to engage in a role that contributes to the advancement of sustainable farming systems, and are interested in a genuine career opportunity with a fast moving, innovative company then this position is for you.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Running the daily WIP for Production team
- Monitoring progress of daily tasks and production outcomes and following up with team as needed
- Ensuring team complies with Goterra guidelines, processes and procedures
- Managing production, growth targets and health and wellbeing of our growing commercial colony in consultation with the team
- Assisting all members of the production teams in daily operations.
- Assisting with the insect breeding cycle through the research of genetics, nutrition and domestication
- Working with other team leads to ensure projects meet deadlines
- Monitoring the day-to-day data entry for accuracy and efficiency
- Collection and processing of insects through the life cycle
- Management of sampling for quality assurance and testing,
- Perform tests and conduct research on improvements to systems, process and equipment
- Conducting insect biology assays,
- Development and management of insect farming data protocols.
- Management of feed sources, including food waste, to insect colonies
- Collecting, processing and management of food waste
- Upkeep of farming facilities, equipment and systems.
- Cleaning and maintaining work areas and equipment
- Inventory management and ordering as required.
- Provide constructive feedback to elevate the team.
- Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentations
- Liaising/ ADVISING with team to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A strong understanding of process work and importance of following procedures in a controlled environment
- Be passionate about their profession, take pride in their work and extract great satisfaction from completing innovative solutions that advance objectives.
- Have previous experience in laboratory/ research data collection
- Physically capable of manual labour and ability to lift multiple trays weighing more than 10kgs
- Strong skills in communicating complex issues with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- The capability to multitask effectively under pressure.
- Detail oriented.
- A team player attitude, sharing information and assisting others to achieve common objectives.
Additional role requirements:
- Some weekend work and reasonable overtime is required.
- Be prepared to support the business as part of a small team.
Remuneration:
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from anyone with passion for our mission, particularly from women, veterans, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
