Research Officer / Senior Research Officer - Precision …, Melbourne

- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
- CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
- Research Officer: Total Remuneration $112,141 to $132,833 pa (including salary of $94,761 to $112,246 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- Senior Research Officer: Total Remuneration $138,968 to $161,953 pa (including salary of $117,430 to $136,853 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- One position available. Appointment level will be based on the attributes and experience of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preferred level in your application. Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances. Working at CQUniversity Precision Livestock Management (PLM) at CQUniversity sits within the Institute for Future Farming Systems and focuses on improving livestock productivity, profitability, sustainability and animal welfare through the application of data, sensing technologies and industry‑embedded research. PLM works closely with producers and industry partners to translate innovation into practical, on‑farm outcomes across northern Australian beef systems. About Rockhampton Rockhampton offers a welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable living, a mild climate and access to excellent schools, sport and cultural activities. Just a short drive away, Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast provide beautiful beaches, coastal dining, national parks and easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef – making it easy to balance rewarding work with an outdoor, coastal lifestyle. Be Rewarded
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award‑winning superfund)
- 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport Position Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science or a related discipline.
- Practical experience in beef cattle handling and management within a commercial production setting or comparable livestock research environment.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver applied research, including field‑based data collection, surveillance, sampling, analysis and interpretation.
- Experience coordinating research activities under commercial livestock production conditions.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with producers, veterinarians, consultants and other external stakeholders.
- Experience managing research data and contributing to technical reporting and dissemination of project outcomes.
- A proactive, organised and self‑driven approach, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and work with a high level of autonomy while meeting project timelines and compliance requirements. Additional Position Requirements For a Senior Research Officer
- A doctoral qualification or extensive research experience.
- Research experience demonstrated through publications, technical reports or professional or technical contributions. Position Description For further information about this position, please refer to the relevant Position Description:
- Research Officer
- Senior Research Officer Apply today for a career that changes lives Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 19 May 2026 Job Requisition ID: 7276 When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1‑2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights. Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment. CQUniversity is an equal chance employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post‑study work rights are encouraged to apply. *A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Rockhampton region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application. Keywords: Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Research Scientist | Agricultural Scientist | Animal Scientist | Livestock Researcher | Applied Research Academic | Precision Livestock Management | Beef Cattle Research | Livestock Systems | Animal Production | Cattle Health and Welfare #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrouh