Senior Plant Phenotyping Node Lead

Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga is seeking an APPN Node Manager to lead the APPN Node and its multidisciplinary team, overseeing the development and operation of cutting-edge plant phenotyping infrastructure at the AgriPark. You will guide strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and ensure exceptional outcomes in research and impact.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and managing complex projects with budget discipline and collaborative culture across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams that deliver outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management across diverse partners.
• Proven track record delivering multiple large-scale or complex projects with clarity of ownership.
• Experience in business development, partnership development and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the APPN Node in Wagga Wagga.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee delivery of plant phenotyping infrastructure.
• Drive partnerships with researchers, industry, government and national partners.
• Manage budgets, resources and data to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Business development

Financial management

Plant phenotyping

Remote sensing

Imaging systems

Data management

Job description

Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga is seeking an APPN Node Manager to lead the APPN Node and its multidisciplinary team, overseeing the development and operation of cutting-edge plant phenotyping infrastructure at the AgriPark. You will guide strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and ensure exceptional outcomes in research and impact.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and managing complex projects with budget discipline and collaborative culture across