Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $77,379 - $93,200 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term (until 30 August 2026)

THE POSITION

We are seeking a Technical Officer to join the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) team, supporting a research project on canola harvest index in partnership with NSW DPIRD. Based at ANU, this role involves propagating and phenotyping canola plants in controlled environments, using advanced methods such as 3D and hyperspectral imaging, gas exchange systems, robotic fluorophore systems, and carbohydrate analyses. The position also includes destructive harvesting, data management, analysis, and preparation for reporting and publication. The Technical Officer will ensure proper equipment maintenance, compliance with WHS standards, and assist with inventory coordination. Working closely with the APPN Manager, Director, and research teams, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural research with real-world impact.

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required