Vacancies

Farm Support Assistant

• Hands-on position using modern agricultural technology
• Prepare and manage areas for teaching and commercial cropping activities
• Support broader functions in viticulture, livestock, horticulture, and feedlot

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 4 - $73,230 to $79,494 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Wagga Wagga (on-site)

As a Farm Operations Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our dynamic farm enterprise, helping to maintain and develop a productive, safe, and visually appealing rural environment. You’ll work closely with the Cropping Systems Manager and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations, while also engaging with students, academics, and external partners to promote the farm as a centre of excellence.

About you

• A proactive, hands-on team player with a passion for agriculture and education
• Experience in farm operations, machinery use, and livestock handling
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Class C Driver's Licence (MR or higher preferred)

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

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 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 cover letter that tells us more about you 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.

Further information

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

Olivia McKenna | Cropping Systems Manager | omckenna@csu.edu.au  

Closing Date: Please note we will be reviewing applications on submission. The position may be filled on or before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Applications will close once the role is filled, or by 11 pm, 14 September 2025 whichever comes first. 

Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Sep 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time