Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable agriculture Work in a collaborative and supportive environment Access to cutting-edge technology and resources The role Full Time, Continuing Level 7 - $98,467 to $107,591 p.a.
(plus 17% superannuation) Wagga Wagga Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and innovative crop management?
The University Farm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cropping Systems Manager to lead a small team and optimise our crop production systems.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing cropping strategies to meet our research, teaching, and commercial objectives.
You will ensure that our farm exemplifies best practices in environmental, social, and financial sustainability.
Collaborating closely with operations teams, you will coordinate activities, manage resources, and leverage technology and data to enhance crop management.
This is a newly created position designed to support the expansion of teaching, research and commercial activities at our vibrant University Farms.
The successful candidate will join us at our 1600-hectare commercial farm at Wagga Wagga featuring 400 hectares of zero-till continuous cropping.
Applicants are expected to hold a current and valid NSW Class C Driver's Licence.
Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions are also required.
As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.
About you Proven experience in managing crop operations, ensuring sustainability in operational, financial, and environmental aspects Strong leadership and team management skills Proficiency in precision agriculture technologies Excellent organisational and communication skills 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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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.
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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: AgriPark | ****** | Ph: (02) 6933 2247 Closing Date: 11 pm, 23 January 2025