Research Assistant in Agriculture

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The opportunity

• Join Our Cotton Breeding Team and Drive Agricultural Advancements
• Work with a collaborative research team that promotes a flexible work environment
• Grow Your Career in Agricultural Research with CSIRO

Research Projects staff in CSIRO collaborate in scientific activities with other research staff usually by assisting with detailed planning, undertaking or assisting with experimental and observational work, and in carrying out the more practical aspects of the work.

The Cotton Breeding Group develops new cotton varieties for the Australian cotton industry. This role will assist the Breeding Group in general field and greenhouse operations and maintenance, sampling experiments, processing samples and sowing and harvesting cotton experiments at Myall Vale as well as a number of other regionally located sites in NSW and Queensland. 

Your duties will include:

• Assist with planting, weeding, and maintaining field experiments, with flexibility to travel to sites during cotton planting and harvest.
• Help with harvesting, ginning, delinting, and processing experiments at the Australian Cotton Research Institute and district sites.
• Actively participate as a team member in the CSIRO cotton breeding program, supporting various operations.
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary, regional research team to support scientific research objectives.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with staff, clients, and suppliers, ensuring good business practices and CSIRO's positive reputation.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Myall Vale, Narrabri, NSW

Salary: AU$59k to AU$71k pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite / Full-time

Reference: 98558

To be considered you will need:

Prerequisite: 

• A current driver’s licence.
• The ability to lift, bend, walk and undertake repetitive motions and the ability to undertake manual handling and operate equipment safely in accordance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• The ability to encourage safe work practices within a team environment.

Essential:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• The desire and enthusiasm to work in agricultural research that helps maintain the vibrant Australian cotton industry.  
• The ability and willingness to work in harsh and adverse conditions whilst maintaining health and safety requirements.
• Capable of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out tasks under the direction of Scientific Researchers.
• Competence in computer operation and an understanding of data collection.

Desirable:

• Experience operating a tractor and other relevant agricultural machinery, particularly within the cotton industry.
• A current forklift licence.
• Current chemical application accreditation.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, or Australian Permanent Residents only. 

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

Wednesday 29th January 2025, 11:00pm AEDT