Vacancies

BioSolutions Program Manager

• Take ownership of a high-profile program with strategic influence across industry, both locally and globally
• Work across tertiary, industry and government sectors
• Relocation opportunity to the Riverina in NSW

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 9 - $132,740 to $140,258 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga (AgriPark)

Lead Australia's biological validation framework. The BioSolutions Hub is seeking an experienced agronomist, input development, or crop protection specialist ready to shape the future of sustainable farming at a national and global level. You'll establish the country's premier independent validation platform for biologicals, driving regulatory acceleration, field trial protocols, and grower adoption. Partner with Charles Sturt University, and industry stakeholders like Elders, along with global innovators to build local-global collaboration networks and disseminate cutting-edge insights across industry. This is a rare opportunity to transition from field expertise into strategic leadership – building institutional capability, coordinating national trials infrastructure, and becoming the trusted authority on biologicals and crop protection for Australian agriculture.

This is a role with significant autonomy, accountability and influence, suited to someone who thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments and is motivated by real‑world impact.

Relocation support is available to live and work in Wagga Wagga, home to CSU’s AgriPark innovation precinct.

About you

You are an experienced program leader with a strong background in agricultural innovation, ag‑tech, agronomy, and/or research commercialisation.

You bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder programs
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget and grant management
• Confidence working across research, industry, startups and partners
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound understanding of governance, risk and compliance

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 and upload a copy of your CV. You will be asked to respond to three (3) targeted questions. 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:

Job specific enquiries: Pip Grant, Executive Director – AgriPark, EDAgriPark@csu.edu.au  

Closing Date: 11pm, 6 August 2026

Advertised: 23 Jul 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Aug 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time