The Opportunity

• Assist in the day to day activities for the Cotton Breeding Program. 
• Support research activities of field, crop, water & pesticide management.
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation!

The CSIRO Cotton Breeding Program has significant research activities at the Australian Cotton Research Institute (ACRI) testing advanced breeding materials at multiple off-station sites across the entire industry. Taking a hands-on approach, as the Research Technician you will provide high levels of assistance in day-to-day operations and breeding research. The key focus areas include: supporting research activities through the practical application of field, crop, water and pesticide management.
You will participate in the planning and conducting of breeding experiments at both ACRI, Myall Vale and off-station sites and assist the progress of breeding research both in the field and controlled environments. In this role you will be required to work as an important team member as well as independently in the Breeding Support team to develop enhanced new varieties suitable for all cotton growing regions of Australia.

Your duties will include

• Operate machinery such as planting, cultivation, fertiliser, spraying and harvesting to manage cotton and other crops in rotation.
• Irrigate crops as directed and when required. 
• Assist with maintenance of cotton pickers, module press and other farm equipment as required.
• Be an active member of a large team, assisting in running an extensive cotton breeding program aimed at developing improved cultivars.

Location:       Myall Vale, NSW
Tenure:          Indefinite 
Salary:           AU$62K – AU$79K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference:    60341

To be successful you will need

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all selection criteria can be appointed.

• A current MR driver’s license
• Proven experience in maintaining field experiments. 
• The ability to lift, bend and undertake repetitive motions and the ability to undertake manual handling and operate equipment safely in accordance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in the competent operation of research and row crop equipment together with the management of irrigation systems.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out tasks under general direction from Scientific Researchers.
• The ability and willingness to work in harsh and adverse conditions whilst maintaining health and safety requirements.

For more information please view the Position Description.
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Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Sunday, 3rd March, 2019.