Senior Plant Pathology Leader and Diagnostic Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Plant Pathology Leader and Diagnostic Specialist to join our team at Agriculture Victoria Research. As a key member of the Microbial Sciences, Pests and Diseases Unit, you will play a crucial role in leading the plant pathogen diagnostics team and contributing to the growth and development of Crop Health Services (CHS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the CHS Plant Pathology team and collaborate with Microbiology staff to deliver high-quality diagnostic outcomes for stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement new and emerging diagnostic technologies from Research and Development into general diagnostics.
  • Manage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, building relationships and ensuring seamless communication across teams.
  • Model the Agriculture Victoria values and behaviours, providing supervision, leadership, training, and motivation to staff and post graduate students.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD in plant disease, nematology, or a related field, as well as extensive knowledge and experience in diagnosing plant diseases using various diagnostic methodologies operating under quality management systems such as NATA. Your excellent organisational skills, ability to lead effectively, and strong leadership qualities will enable you to drive continual improvement in diagnostic capability.

About Us

Crop Health Services is a state-based diagnostic laboratory that provides high-quality plant diagnostics to government and industry clients, protecting Victoria against plant diseases and underpinning biosecurity, productivity, and sustainability of Victorian and Australian agricultural industries.



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