REQ 96730 Research Station Farm Manager
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The Opportunity
- Manage facilities (including leading digital capability) enabling Cutting-Edge Agricultural Research at Boorowa Agricultural Research Station, NSW
- Drive Sustainable Food and Fibre Innovations
- Work with a dedicated and supportive team of operations staff and leading researchers.
CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food Research Unit applies world class multidisciplinary science and technology to create healthier, trusted, safer and more sustainable food and fibre for the future. With partnerships that span across both Australia and twenty-five countries internationally, CSIRO is fostering a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental, and social impact.
At our Boorowa Agricultural Research Station (BARS) in NSW, the role of Research Station Farm Manager will provide a wide range of services supporting field research including the supervision of up to three research support staff and the operational management of day-to-day activities at the facility.
Your duties will include:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research operations team, to carry out tasks autonomously in support of field based scientific research.
- Lead management of digital ag capability for the site.
- Direct line management of up to three research support staff focussing on their day-to-day performance, time and resource management, team cohesion, relationships with research teams/staff and compliance with HSE standards and procedures.
- Lead the day-to-day activities of the BARS ensuring the station is managed according to leading practise and is research ready.
- Lead development and implementation of the annual research station operational plan utilising leading practise principles (including rotational plan) to maximise site capability for research.
- Liaise closely with researchers to understand field trial service needs.
- Adhere to all compliance requirements with regard to managing a CSIRO research station consistent with Federal, State and local government authorities.
- Other duties as directed.
Location: Boorowa Agricultural Research Station (BARS), NSW
Salary: AU$114K - AU$123K per annum
plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time
Reference: 96730
To be considered you will need:
Essential
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or equivalent relevant work experience in Agricultural Field Research. Direct work experience managing agricultural field research cropping and livestock trials according to leading practise.
- Experience in operation farm machinery (tractors, sprayers, harvesters).
- Experience managing a team.
- Experience with Digital Ag Technology (e.g. GPS guidance, field sensors, drones).
- Current Drivers Licence.
Desirable
- Heavy Vehicle Licence.
- Forklift Licence.
For full details about this role apply https://jobs.csiro.au/job-invite/96730/
Applications Close
Sunday 13th April, 2025 11 PM AEDT.
