Technical Officer, Intensive Livestock Systems

Charles Sturt University
September 17, 2024
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Offerd Salary:$77,142 to $84,218
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Contract Type:Fixed term (up to 3
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Work with new and exciting technologies Contribute to advancing animal production and solving environmental challenges facing the red meat industry Assist a dedicated and professional team The role Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years) Level 5 - $77,142 to $84,218 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation) Wagga Wagga You will be hands-on, performing all aspects of animal care. From daily welfare checks to manufacturing cattle feed rations and feeding them out, as well as assisting the veterinarian with the administration of animal health treatments. As a valuable member of the team, you'll provide advice, demonstrations, and training to users of our intensive livestock facilities. You will ensure all livestock operations are performed safely and in accordance with workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements. As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening may be required. About you Demonstrated experience in operating, maintaining, supporting and upgrading intensive livestock equipment, systems and software. Understanding relevant legislation, standards and best practice applicable to intensive livestock systems High quality interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to effectively engage with internal and external collaborators and other stakeholders Current NSW C class drivers licence Benefits Professional development opportunities Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options Sporting facilities (pool, tennis courts, fields) and car parking on our campuses Onsite childcare facilities Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits. About us 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. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. The Agrisciences Research and Business Park (AgriPark) based on Charles Sturt University's Wagga Wagga campus is a key step in the University's long held vision and commitment to support, facilitate and grow the nations agricultural sector. It provides dedicated infrastructure, services and support to allow innovative industry to co-locate, integrate and collaborate with each other and the multidisciplinary research strengths at Charles Sturt University to meet emerging national and global challenges and enable major advances over the coming decades. 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 Click the button and complete your application online, address 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: Sally Halstead Manager, Intensive Livestock Systems [email protected] Closing Date: 11pm, 17 September 2024

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