Farm Support Assistant

1 week ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia Charles Sturt University Full time

**Reference no**: 497936
**Work type**: Continuing - Full Time
**Location**: Wagga Wagga
**Categories**: Sustainability
- Hands-on position offering secure employment and generous superannuation
- Engage in diverse farm activities, including machinery operation, livestock care, and general maintenance
- Unique opportunity to support farm functions in a learning, teaching and research environment

**The role**
- Full Time, Continuing
- Level 4 - $71,097 to $77,179 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga

Join our dynamic team at the CSU Farm as Farm Support Assistant You will play a crucial hands on role in achieving the farm’s goals through the efficient operation of all farm enterprises. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting, engage with the community, and contribute to the University’s reputation as a centre of excellence.

As a Farm Support Assistant, you will operate and maintain agricultural machinery, livestock work, general farm repair and maintenance, and capital development projects. You will work with a modern fleet of John Deere tractors, 500 Angus cows and 2,000 commercial ewes on a regular basis.

Applicants are expected to hold a current and valid NSW Class C Driver’s Licence. Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions are also required.

**About you**
- Understanding of farm operations, crop management, and livestock care
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining modern agricultural machinery
- Ability to safely perform manual handling techniques and a variety of physical tasks
- Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and adapt to changing work conditions

**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.

**To apply**

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:
**Closing Date: 11 pm, 3 February 2025**

**Advertised**:20 Jan 2025 09:00 AM**:

- AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**:03 Feb 2025 11:00 PM**:

- AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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