Vacancies

Grazing and Livestock Manager

• Inspire and guide a dedicated team towards achieving excellence in farm management
• Use data and technology to optimise grazing and livestock management practices
• Make a positive impact on the environment through driving sustainable practices

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 livestock management?

The University Farm is seeking a dedicated and innovative Grazing and Livestock Manager to oversee and optimise all aspects of our grazing and livestock systems. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing strategies to meet our research, teaching, and commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will ensure best practices in grazing and livestock management, with a strong focus on environmental, social, and financial sustainability. You will collaborate closely with operations teams to coordinate activities, manage resources, and leverage technology and data for effective management.

At the University Farm, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our research, teaching, and commercial activities.

This is a newly created position designed to support the expansion of teaching, research and commercial activities at our vibrant University Farms. As part of this recruitment process, a pre-employment functional screening will be required.

About you

• Proven expertise in managing the operational, financial, and administrative activities of grazing and livestock operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Confidence and ability to motivate team members to achieve desired outcomes
• Proven experience in implementing risk management systems, including developing risk assessments and standard work procedures
• Excellent organisation 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.

Learn more about AgriPark here. 

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

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:

AgriPark | agripark@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6933 2247

Closing Date: 11 pm, 10 February 2025

Advertised: 20 Jan 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Feb 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time