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Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

• Important new education in digital agriculture research project
• Influence the future workforce in digital agriculture
• Live and work in the vibrant regional community of Mildura

The role

• Full Time , Fixed Term (up to 3 years)
• Level B - $110,525 to $131,034 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Mildura, VIC (Relocation assistance provided)

The purpose of this role is to investigate the education and knowledge structure requirements for people working in agricultural industries in the Murray-Darling catchment that pertain to digital information. The project will seek to engage with, explore and understand the educational requirements and best practice educational delivery systems for people in agricultural work forces - from high school level, TAFE, undergraduate, and professionals that work in, and service agricultural value chains.

Working closely with a new team comprising researchers from Charles Sturt University, University of Melbourne, and the South Australian Research and Development Institute with the One Basin CRC actively engaged and partners in SuniTAFE this is an amazing opportunity for someone with a passion for Education with knowledge or prior experience in Agriculture to truly make a difference.

This role involves extensive travel across regional NSW, Victoria, and SA. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and is eager to engage with diverse communities.

About you

To be considered for this new opportunity you will have a PhD in education delivery, pedagogy, tiered learning systems or other disciplines appropriate to the project. You will have research experience with project management and reporting capabilities including peer reviewed publications.

To be successful in the role you will have the ability to engage and maintain contacts and relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and workplaces. You will be a superior communicator and highly motivated to perform at a level of research excellence. You will have a strong regional connection and be passionate about changing the face of agriculture, education, and primary production.

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 the Gulbali Institute 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.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

A current driver’s licence is essential for this role with extensive travel required throughout regional NSW.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Professor Leigh Schmidtke| Professor of Oenology, Gulbali Institute | lschmidtke@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 23 March 2025

Advertised: 21 Feb 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Mar 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time