Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: SciD
Occupation: Science and research
Location: Barwon South West - Southern Grampians
Reference: VG/50966415A/
This leadership position works in the Animal Production Sciences (APS) Branch of Agriculture Victoria Research and undertakes research and innovation (R&I) activities at the Hamilton SmartFarm. The appointee will focus on leading R&I projects that aim to improve the productivity and profitability of pasture-based livestock systems, specifically ovine production systems, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from such systems. This is achieved through innovative R&I and science excellence, supported by technical efficiency, business processes, technology adoption and knowledge management. The appointee will contribute to AVR leadership at the Hamilton SmartFarm and to other associated livestock and forage-based research strategies, project development and organisational activities across APS and AVR, including further development of the Hamilton SmartFarm.
The successful applicant is expected to manage, lead and supervise research scientists and post graduate students. The position will require a well-developed knowledge of more than one discipline. These include an excellent understanding of agricultural systems, farming systems, ruminant nutrition, grazing and forage management, methane mitigation, and the interaction of different supplements on rumen function and production. The successful applicant will be expected to successfully manage projects, beginning with the delivery of a major funded project investigating the use of multispecies swards for Victorian lamb production systems.
In addition to delivering program and project work, the successful applicant is expected to contribute time to new program and project development across the livestock and dairy industries, and broader Departmental activities including contributing to strategic planning and decision making as required, including supporting collaboration opportunities at other AVR SmartFarms, particularly Ellinbank and AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBiosciences
You will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the branch. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 36 Months. The work location for this position is Hamilton SmartFarm with hybrid work arrangements a vailable.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to address the Key Selection Criteria and submit a resume.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 27 July 2025.
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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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