About The Role
The Agriculture Discipline is renowned for its research excellence and industry impact, anchored in three leading centres.
* Support field-based projects that drive the profitability and sustainability of sheep production systems.
* Contribute to research on nutrition, ewe and lamb survival, stress reduction at weaning, genetic resilience to climate and disease, methane reduction, and improved grazing practices.
This hands-on role involves setting up and running paddock-scale experiments, collecting and preparing samples, maintaining research equipment, and working across both research and commercial farms.
You'll collaborate closely with the team, with flexibility for travel, remote work, and occasional out-of-hours or weekend commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with setting up paddock-scale research sites on commercial and research farms.
* Support experimental treatments, including data and sample collection from pastures, crops, and livestock.
* Carry out routine sheep husbandry tasks such as feeding, weighing, condition scoring, and wool measurement.
* Complete laboratory tasks including sample preparation and analysis.
* Maintain research vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
As part of our team, you will have access to world-class facilities, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
We offer a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. You will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your passion for research and improvement.
Besides a competitive salary package, we also provide cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role. Additionally, we offer Indigenous Language Allowance, Employee Assistance Program, On-campus services and facilities.