• Lead diverse grazing and livestock operations at CSU's Wagga Wagga Farm
• Drive innovation through emerging agricultural technologies and practices
• Make an impact across research, teaching and commercial farm operations

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 7 - $104,971 to $114,698 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Charles Sturt University's AgriPark is a leading centre for agricultural innovation, research and development. We are seeking an experienced Grazing and Livestock Manager to lead and optimise all aspects of grazing and livestock operations at our Wagga Wagga University Farm. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a working commercial farm enterprise that supports teaching, research and industry collaboration while showcasing best practice in modern agriculture.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, Wagga Wagga Farm, you will oversee the planning and day-to-day management of grazing and livestock systems, including breeding programs, animal welfare, feeding and resource allocation. You will lead and develop the livestock team, implement innovative and precision agriculture technologies, and ensure operational, financial, safety and compliance requirements are met. Working collaboratively with research teams and other farm divisions, you will help deliver sustainable, efficient and evidence-based farm management practices.

About you

• A relevant degree with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive industry experience, training and expertise.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience managing grazing and livestock operations, including operational, financial and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on sustainable farm management.
• Proven leadership and staff supervision skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and lead a team to achieve operational outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards, risk management and compliance requirements, with the ability to implement effective safety systems and procedures.
• Highly developed communication, digital and technical skills, including experience using agricultural technologies and data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

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 “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.

Disclosure Requirement 

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes. 

Further information

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

Job specific enquiries: Steve Wainewright | Director, Farming Operations | swainewright@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 29 November 2026