Technical Officer, Plant Phenomics

Reference no:496934
Work type:Fixed Term - Full Time
Location:Wagga Wagga
Categories:Technical Officer

• Great team culture
• Manage operational activities
• Work for a regional organisation making a difference in agriculture.

The Role

• Full time, Fixed term (4 years) 
• Level 6 - $86,571 to $93,642 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

The Agrisciences Research and Business Park (AgriPark) is an innovation precinct that facilitates wealth creation, employment and skills development and is recognised as a world leading centre for agricultural innovation, education, extension, research and development and business opportunity. 

You will use your knowledge of the Australian agriculture research and innovation landscape to effectively manage the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) and clients. You will achieve this through productive working relationships and delivery of the APPF's field phenotyping capability. 

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant experience and or qualifications 
• Demonstrated expertise with plant phenotyping equipment, systems and software
• Proven experience in implementing risk management systems 
• High level interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, including preparation of reports and training materials

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a 1 page 'statement of suitability' demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description).

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 .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to 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 offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating 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.

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:

Jon Medway | Head of Digital and Sustainable Agriculture | [email protected]  | Ph: 02 6933 4409 

Closing Date: 11pm, 7 March 2024

Advertised: 22 Feb 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Mar 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time