Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable agriculture
Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
The role
Full Time, Continuing
Level 7 - $98,467 to $107,591 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
Wagga Wagga
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and innovative crop
management?
The University Farm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cropping Systems
Manager to lead a small team and optimise our crop production systems. In this
role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing
cropping strategies to meet our research, teaching, and commercial objectives.
You will ensure that our farm exemplifies best practices in environmental,
social, and financial sustainability. Collaborating closely with operations
teams, you will coordinate activities, manage resources, and leverage
technology and data to enhance crop management.
This is a newly created position designed to support the expansion of
teaching, research and commercial activities at our vibrant University Farms.
The successful candidate will join us at our 1600-hectare commercial farm at
Wagga Wagga featuring 400 hectares of zero-till continuous cropping.
Applicants are expected to hold a current and valid NSW Class C Driver's
Licence. Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather
conditions are also required.
As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is
required.
About you
Proven experience in managing crop operations, ensuring sustainability in
operational, financial, and environmental aspects
Strong leadership and team management skills
Proficiency in precision agriculture technologies
Excellent organisational and communication skills
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.
Learn more about AgriPark here.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits .
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown
through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index
Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations
including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly
encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability,
neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities
for all roles.
To apply
Click the button and complete your application online, submit a
“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:
AgriPark
[email protected] Ph: (02) 6933 2247
Closing Date: 11 pm, 23 January 2025