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Full time, continuing position. Located in Narrabri, NSW at the I.A. Watson Grains Research Centre Provide day-to-day farm operations support and farm services at the I.A. Watson Grains Research Centre and L’lara Research station Base Salary $112,026 - $120,771 p.a. (HEO6) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Science is currently seeking a Technical Officer - Cropping Supervisor to be responsible for the cropping operations at L’lara and assist with IA Watson farm operations. This role performs tasks as directed by the Senior Technical Officer (Farm Manager), Northwest Research Stations based in Narrabri and the Manager, Farm Operations based in Camden. The incumbent will primarily support the broadacre cropping at L’Lara and the Institute at Narrabri both for the day-today farm operations and providing farm services to research projects as directed. Your key responsibilities will be to: coordinate the implementation and development of management plans for the farming operations at the Northwest Research Stations work with the Senior Technical Officer, Northwest Research Stations in implementation of the management plans and the Manager, Farm Operations in the effective delivery of administrative services for the Farms operate a range of modern farming equipment, including self-propelled boom spray, header and air seeder in order to manage over 1,500ha of winter and summer crops maintain comprehensive farm records including precision agriculture data in order to meet both University administrative requirements as well as record keeping required for regulatory purposes. assist the other Technical Officers with general farm operations, including cattle work, fencing and equipment & infrastructure maintenance. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Technical Officer - Cropping Supervisor who has: experience in managing the farming and operations of a research centre or like enterprise sound mechanical abilities basic knowledge of agronomy and an interest in related research knowledge of computers and software packages as they relate to farm management knowledge of farming practices as they apply to a research centre or like enterprise and ability to develop and implement farm plans ability to interact with staff on financial and administrative matters willingness to obtain Q Fever Vaccine if deemed necessary for the position. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. 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