Field Farming Systems Research Technician

CSIRO; Boorowa; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO Agriculture and Food’s Advancing Farm Productivity team in Canberra is seeking a Research Technician in Farming Systems to support field-based research at Boorowa and surrounding regions. Based at Boorowa Agricultural Research Station or Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, you will establish and manage long‑term farming systems projects, deliver complex experiments, and manage data.

You will assist with agronomy management of crops and livestock plots, coordinate field equipment,

Qualifications

• Experience in farming systems research and agronomy field work.
• Ability to manage field data and samples accurately.
• Ability to follow experimental protocols and maintain records.
• Experience with field equipment and operation/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team to implement complex farming systems and agronomic experiments.
• Assist with agricultural management of crops (spraying, sowing, slashing, harvesting, monitoring) and site management.
• Assist with livestock grazing experimental plots and pasture management.
• Maintain confidentiality with commercially sensitive information and coordinate equipment servicing.

Skills

Farming systems

Agronomy research

Field trials

Data management

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Agricultural Science

Tools

Pumps

PTO equipment

Tractors

Livestock handling equipment

Job description

CSIRO Agriculture and Food’s Advancing Farm Productivity team in Canberra is seeking a Research Technician in Farming Systems to support field-based research at Boorowa and surrounding regions. Based at Boorowa Agricultural Research Station or Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, you will establish and manage long‑term farming systems projects, deliver complex experiments, and manage data.

You will assist with agronomy management of crops and livestock plots, coordinate field equipment,