• Help with important research that benefits farmers
• Work with our team of experts in a supportive environment
• Gain hands-on experience through real-world projects

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 5 - $81,999 to $89,521 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Wagga Wagga (on-site)

Charles Sturt University is seeking a skilled Technical Officer to manage field operations and support research activities within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves operating and maintaining field research equipment, assisting with crop and livestock research, and coordinating with team members and collaborating organisations to implement experiments. The successful candidate will also oversee casual staff tasks and contribute to impactful research projects in crop agronomy, physiology, and livestock production.

About you

• Strong background in agricultural sciences, particularly in crop agronomy, physiology, and livestock production
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining field research equipment (e.g., tractors, GPS systems, sprayers, plot harvesters)
• Highly organised with excellent coordination and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional assessment will be required.

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.

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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 Apply button and complete your application online, submit a cover letter that tells us more about you and upload your CV.

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:

General recruitment enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | [email protected]

Role specific enquiries: Steve Wainewright | Director, Farming Operations | [email protected]

Closing Date: Please note we will be reviewing applications on submission. The position may be filled on or before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Applications will close once the role is filled, or by 11 pm, 14 September 2025 whichever comes first.