Internal Vacancies

Technical Officer

• 2 positions available
• Contribute to research into the effect of frost on wheat plants / crops
• Progress your career and work with dedicated and experienced researchers

The role

• 2 fixed term positions available
• Level 5 - $77,142 to $84,218 FTE p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Gulbali Research Institute currently has 2 Technical Officer positions available:

• Technical Officer Plant Research – Full time, Fixed term up to 3 years
• Technical Officer Crop Research – Full time, Fixed term until June 2026

The successful candidates will assist with research activities as part of a collaborative arrangement between Charles Sturt University and CSRIO for national GRDC projects. Responsibilities will include collecting and recording experimental data and assisting in the collection and preparation of samples.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in conducting agricultural research in field, plant growth chambers and glasshouses
• Ability to carry out and assist with research as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to ensure accurate record keeping and management of large data sets
• Current NSW Driver’s licence

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

About us

At the Gulbali Institute, we are proud to be gifted our name Gulbali ngurambang which translates “to understand country” from the Wiradjuri First Nations as the guiding principle of how we do our work to create impactful integrated agriculture, water and environment research, grounded in Charles Sturt’s footprint across the Murray-Darling Basin, but with impact across Australia and globally.

Based at the heart of the food bowl of Australia, the Institute works in close collaboration with two commercial farms, one of the largest digital farms in the Southern Hemisphere, a commercial winery and vineyard of the future and a huge range of world class technical and industry standard facilities – clinics, glasshouses, labs and studios – spanning more than 2500 hectares.

The Gulbali Institute will emphasis return on investment to increase productivity for farmer, improve natural environments and reduce risk in agricultural and environmental management

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

As part of the application process, you will be asked to indicate which position you are submitting an application for. There will be an option to submit an application for both positions, if applying for both, please ensure your application references the selection criteria for both positions.

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1 page “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Technical Officer Plant Research – Dr Sergio Moroni | Lecturer in Agronomy | smoroni@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 2914

Technical Officer Crop Research  – Dr Felicity Harris | Senior Lecturer in Crop Science | fharris@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 2367

Closing Date: 11pm, 23 September 2024

Advertised: 10 Sep 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Sep 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time