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 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
[email protected] Ph: 02 6933 2914
Technical Officer Crop Research – Dr Felicity Harris Senior Lecturer in Crop
Science
[email protected] Ph: 02 6933 2367
Closing Date: 11pm, 23 September 2024
