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Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

• Research with real impact across regional Australia
• Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
• Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (until June 2028)
• Level A - $80,046 to $108,204 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Mildura, VIC (flexible/ hybrid arrangements considered)

We are seeking a Research Associate / Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) to join the Gulbali Institute as part of the Digital Agricultural Futures program.

Based in Mildura at the One Basin Regional Hub, this role focuses on preparing the future workforce for digital irrigated agriculture. You will work closely with academics, industry partners, education providers and communities across the Murray–Darling Basin, contributing to research that explores digital literacy, education frameworks and innovative delivery models for contemporary agriculture.

At Level A, the role contributes to research delivery under the guidance of senior researchers, supporting data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement and co-authored outputs.

At Level B, the role takes a more independent and substantive leadership position, leading defined research components, cultivating partnerships, and producing high-quality scholarly and industry-focused outputs.

Regular interstate travel is required, along with strong collaboration across multidisciplinary and industry-linked projects funded by the One Basin CRC.

 About you

You are a motivated and collaborative researcher with a strong interest in the intersection of digital technologies, agriculture and workforce development.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Level A: A relevant postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) or equivalent experience in digital agriculture, irrigation, spatial science or related fields.
• Level B: A completed PhD (or equivalent standing) with demonstrated independent research capability.
• Experience in applied or multidisciplinary research environments, ideally connected to agriculture, education, or regional systems.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, education and training frameworks, workforce development or professional learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with researchers, industry and community stakeholders.
• The ability to manage priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and contribute to impactful research outcomes.

This is an opportunity to build your academic or research career while making a meaningful contribution to the sustainability and capability of Australia’s irrigated agricultural workforce.

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 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, and address 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 descriptions below

• Position Description - Level A in Digital Agricultural Futures
• Position Description -  Level B in Digital Agricultural Futures

or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: Professor Leigh Schmidtke | project Chief Investigator: Professor in Wine Microbiology | lschmidtke@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 10 June 2026

Advertised: 20 May 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jun 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time