Lead a transformative strategy in sustainable agriculture
Contribute to a university that values innovation and sustainability
Help position our farms as benchmarks of best practice in Australian
agriculture
The role
Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
Senior remuneration package starting from $175,863 (including
superannuation)
Wagga Wagga
Are you ready to lead and innovate in the field of sustainable agriculture?
Charles Sturt University is seeking a visionary Director of Farming Operations
to spearhead the development and implementation of the “One Charles Sturt Farm
Strategy.” This role will consolidate and optimise our diverse farming
operations across the university, ensuring they meet academic, research and
external engagement needs in a financially sustainable manner.
As the Director, you will coordinate and manage the short, medium, and long-
term activities and plans of Charles Sturt farming operations. You will
navigate the complex interactions and demands of multiple stakeholders,
including faculties, research institutes, external partners, and AgriPark
functions (the Global Digital Farm and Cool Soils). Leading a core team of
10+ staff, you will drive the evolution of the “One Charles Sturt Farm
Strategy” and establish our farms as benchmarks of best practice in Australian
agriculture.
Not living in Wagga Wagga or nearby? No worries! We offer financial support
to help you relocate, settle in, and become part of our community.
About you
Extensive complex farm leadership and management experience of at least 5
years
Extensive experience in developing and managing implementation of farming
strategies and annual operating plans
Strong leadership and team development abilities, with a successful
history of managing change effectively
Strong network of commercial partners with the ability to create new
professional partnerships and collaboration opportunities
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 .
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown
through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index
Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations
including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly
encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability,
neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities
for all roles.
To apply
Click the button and complete your application online, submit a
“statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or
experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in
the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties
applying online or for further information on completing the application
process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
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:
Nick Pagett Executive Director, AgriPark
[email protected] Ph: (02)
6933 2247
Closing Date: 11pm, 6 February 2025
