Technical Services Officer / Farm Hand

• Participate in hands-on, world-class, and innovative livestock research projects
• Work within a supportive, rewarding, and collaborative team environment
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency

CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food Department applies world class multidisciplinary science and technology to create healthier, trusted, safer and more sustainable food and fibre for the future. Their gene to plate research has increased productivity and efficiencies at the farm level, improved the quality and yield of Australian crops, developed innovative food processing technologies, and created new value-added foods. With partnerships that span across Australian and twenty-five countries, CSIRO is fostering a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental, and social impact.

Our Chiswick Research Station in Armidale, NSW, focuses on innovative agricultural research. There is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Services Officer (Farm Hand) to join this dynamic, hands-on team. In this role you will provide a wide range of services and support to livestock research projects, including the maintenance of up to 8000 Merino sheep and 400 Angus cattle.  

As the Technical Services Officer (Farm Hand) you will work in the field, providing the farm team with ag-tech expertise. You will bring with you demonstrated hands-on experience with sheep and cattle husbandry, farm maintenance and a strong commitment to teamwork and safe work practices.

CSIRO is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all people thrive. We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage gender and culturally diverse people to apply.

If you’re ready to join CSIRO and be a part of innovative research and technology, apply now!