Technical Officer

**Job no**: 517609
**Work type**: Fixed term - Part-time
**Campus**: Adelaide
**Categories**: Technical, Laboratory and Research Support, HEO4

**(HEO 4) $73,961 - $ 81,067 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

** Part time (0.8), fixed term position available until 12 January 2028**

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented Technical Officer to join our Almond Breeding Program. This role is central to supporting world-class research that drives the development of improved almond varieties for Australia’s rapidly expanding horticultural industry.

As a valued member of a dynamic and collaborative breeding team, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of almond breeding trials, supporting both field and laboratory activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science and industry, playing a direct role in advancing innovation in plant breeding and sustainable agriculture.

At the University, you’ll join a community that champions excellence in agricultural research and innovation. Within the Almond Breeding Program, your work will deliver meaningful outcomes that enhance Australia’s horticultural sector and promote long-term food security. We offer a supportive and collegial environment, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration alongside leading researchers, students, and industry partners.

We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on technical professional with a strong interest in plant breeding, horticulture, or agricultural science. You enjoy both field and laboratory work, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive working both independently and as part of a team dedicated to research excellence.

** To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated experience with tree crops (e.g., almonds, other nuts, fruit-bearing trees) and plant breeding programs, including phenotyping and data collection
- Proficiency in managing field trials and conducting laboratory procedures (e.g., tree assessments, DNA extraction, genotyping).
- Skilled in utilising statistical software and analysis tools for interpreting research data.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

** Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

** If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 17 November 2025

** For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Associate Professor Cassandra Collins
Associate Professor Agriculture Science

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**Advertised**: 10 Nov 2025 12:00 AM
**Applications close**:17 Nov 2025 11:55 PM