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Vineyard and Horticulture Support Officer

• Engage in diverse and hands-on tasks, from operating and maintaining equipment to implementing innovative practices
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• Be part of the renowned Vineyard of the Future

The role

• Full time, Continuing
• Level 4 - $71,097 to $77,179 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

The Vineyard and Horticulture Support Officer is essential in supporting operations of the University's vineyard and horticulture programs and facilities, ensuring they meet industry standards. This role involves active collaboration with students, academics, and industry experts, supporting the Vineyard of the Future as a leading centre for both academic and practical viticulture excellence.

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 process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment functional assessment.

About you

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining viticulture/horticulture equipment and machinery
• Experience in operating vineyard and horticulture facilities and systems
• Ability to safely perform a variety of manual and physical tasks relevant to viticulture and/or horticulture, with experience undertaking risk assessments
• Desire to contribute to the advancement of viticulture and horticulture
• Prior hands-on experience with integrating cutting-edge technologies and adhering to best practices in vineyard and horticulture operations

Benefits

• Work life balance 
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave options
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

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.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

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:

Mark Bourne | Associate Director of Industry and Academic Partnership - Wine Industry | mbourne@csu.edu.au | Ph: 0409 902 982

Closing Date: 11pm, 28 January 2025 

Advertised: 14 Jan 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Jan 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time