- Based in the College of Science located at the Waite Campus
- Full time, fixed term position available for 50 months
- Salary Range: HEO5 $82,922 - $92,203 + 17% Super

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions - because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

As a GRDC Grant-Funded technical officer, you will contribute to the GRDC Project "Innovative phenotyping for enhanced root traits to unlock soil productivity" (2026-2030).

This GRDC project directly aims to provide pre-breeders with powerful new tools to assess and enhance root traits critical for water, nutrient acquisition, and resilience to (sub)soil constraints. The successful candidate will coordinate technical services and apply technical judgement across specialist laboratories, facilities or research environments to ensure complex activities are supported effectively and technical services are continuously improved.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description above to discover more about this opportunity.

The Team

This role’s reporting line is to the Senior Lecturer and is responsible for coordinating the preparation, setup and routine operation of technical environments, facilities or activities to support teaching, research and operational requirements at Adelaide University.

The role forms part of School of Agriculture, Food and Wine team within the College of Science Function and is aligned to the Provost Portfolio within the University.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity,



innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role suits an individual who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You will work alongside a diverse community of colleagues, access state-of-the-art facilities, and contribute to a broad range of teaching activities - ensuring your work remains engaging, meaningful, and impactful.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

- Experience working in agricultural, plant science or broad-acre cropping environments
- Experience maintaining controlled setting/glasshouse experiments, growing grain crops including wheat, barley and faba beans
- Practical experience in supporting and performing experiments relating to the analysis of soil and plant materials in the laboratory and field
- Experience operating and maintaining technical equipment or resourcesi>Experience applying safety and operational procedures in scientific environments
- Experience maintaining technical records, logs or documentation

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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📌 Technical Officer - Controlled Environment, Grdc Root Phenotyping (South Australia)
🏢 University Of Adelaide Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 South Australia