Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $77,379 - $93,200 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term (until 30 August 2026)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER ANU O45 Technical Officer_RSB.pdf

The Position

We are seeking a Technical Officer to join the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) team, supporting a research project on canola harvest index in partnership with NSW DPIRD. Based at ANU, this role involves propagating and phenotyping canola plants in controlled environments, using advanced methods such as 3D and hyperspectral imaging, gas exchange systems, robotic fluorophore systems, and carbohydrate analyses. The position also includes destructive harvesting, data management, analysis, and preparation for reporting and publication. The Technical Officer will ensure proper equipment maintenance, compliance with WHS standards, and assist with inventory coordination. Working closely with the APPN Manager, Director, and research teams, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural research with real-world impact.

The Person

The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate IV, Associate Diploma, or possess equivalent experience and/or training in plant handling and working in controlled plant growth facilities. You will have a strong understanding of plant phenotyping methodologies and demonstrated experience in collecting and managing complex, high-volume research data.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team environment. Strong organisational and IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records while meeting strict deadlines are critical to success in this role. A commitment to safety, compliance, and best practice in research environments is expected.

For further information please contact, Prof. Danielle Way, E: [email protected]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 11.55PM (AEST)