Job Details
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Rockhampton (relocation support available)
Fixed‐Term (until 15 August 2029), Full‐Time
Position: Research Officer (or Senior Research Officer)
Remuneration: Research Officer $112,141 to $132,833 pa (salary $94,761 to $112,246 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading). Senior Research Officer $138,968 to $161,953 pa (salary $117,430 to $136,853 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading).
One position available. Appointment level will be based on attributes and experience of successful candidate. Please indicate preferred level in your application.
Responsibilities
We're seeking a dedicated and motivated research‐focused individual to contribute to an industry‐led project aimed at improving cattle weaning outcomes in northern beef enterprises. The role involves hands‐on field research across Queensland and the Northern Territory, working closely with producers, veterinarians and consultants.
* Coordinate and deliver field‐based research, surveillance and sampling activities.
* Manage data and contribute to analysis and reporting.
* Bridge rigorous applied research with real‐world decision‐making across Australia's largest and most dynamic beef production region.
Qualifications
* A relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science or a related discipline.
* Practical experience in beef cattle handling and management within a commercial production setting or comparable livestock research environment.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver applied research, including field‐based data collection, surveillance, sampling, analysis and interpretation.
* Experience coordinating research activities under commercial livestock production conditions.
* Proven ability to engage effectively with producers, veterinarians, consultants and other external stakeholders.
* Experience managing research data and contributing to technical reporting and dissemination of project outcomes.
* Proactive, organised and self‐driven, with ability to exercise sound judgement and work autonomously while meeting project timelines and compliance requirements.
Senior Research Officer Additional Requirements
* A doctoral qualification or extensive research experience.
* Research experience demonstrated through publications, technical reports or professional or technical contributions.
Benefits
* 17% superannuation (choice to join award‐winning superfund)
* 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
* 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Professional and career development opportunities
* Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Equal Opportunity Statement
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post‐study work rights are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Applications close: 11:59 pm, Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Applicants must have full‐time work rights. Visa sponsorship is not available. A condition of employment is relocation to the Rockhampton region (relocation support available). Please confirm willingness to relocate in your application.
Contact: Thomas Williams, 0431 208 666, t.m.williams@cqu.edu.au
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