Research Project Officer - Production Animal Science, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Armidale

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

76000.00 - 96000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

The CSIRO Traits (Health & Resilience) team is seeking a Research Project Officer to join our team based in Armidale, NSW. This position supports ongoing research at the Chiswick Research Facility, contributing to projects that advance understanding of animal health, productivity, and welfare. In this role, you will carry out a range of animal, laboratory, and data-focused activities, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data related to animal health, performance, and behaviour.

Job Responsibility:

Take responsibility for general laboratory and field duties, including general maintenance of equipment such as computers, scales, pasture evaluation equipment, pens, sheep handler, cattle yards, weight scales etc
Collect, process and store biological samples from livestock using approved methods
Care and maintenance of experimental livestock, including monitoring and experimental treatment, and use of digital technologies and monitoring systems
Accurately record field data onto approved recording systems and computers, and transfer data to the livestock database in a timely manner
Participate in conducting laboratory analyses (e.g. microscopy techniques, basic wet chemistry analysis, molecular techniques, data retrieval and analysis, video annotation)
Under limited supervision, perform straightforward experiments and routine laboratory analyses, adapt existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertake modifications to methods requiring some innovation
Conduct investigations and inspections in the field or laboratory including associated data collation and management
Work on a number of parallel and competing tasks, possibly reporting to project leaders on different sites
Work with others to co-ordinate operations within the work team's plan and plan ahead to meet experimental and/or project demands

Requirements:

Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience in animal science, agricultural science, laboratory science, or related field
Ability in, or willingness to learn, livestock handling, care and experimentation procedures such as blood, tissue, faecal, wool, weight sampling
assessment/measurement of physical traits
data collection according to prescribed methods, basic laboratory techniques such as appropriate notebook recording, pipetting and centrifuge operation
Diligence and attention to detail that can be applied to livestock management, welfare and experimental data recording
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member as the situation requires
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple potentially conflicting priorities
Demonstrated abilities in sheep and/or cattle husbandry and management under grazing conditions and a passion for improving the livelihood of farmers and the future of livestock farming
A current driver's licence

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 30, 2025

Expiration:
November 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Research Project Officer - Production Animal Science

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Armidale

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract