SECTOR: Entomology

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

Fantastic chance for an experienced researcher with entomology skills to make a positive impact for the Australian sugarcane industry.

- Focus on insect pest management
- Combination of field and laboratory work
- Meringa location (Cairns region)

ABOUT THE ROLE

SRA has an ongoing opportunity for an experienced entomologist to provide leadership and day-to-day delivery of entomology activities. The entomologist provides research support to research project activities operating in the Wet Tropics and other sugarcane growing regions as required, focusing on insect pest management and environmental impacts. This role is an opportunity to provide leadership and day-to-day delivery of entomology activities. Working closely with our Entomology Team Leader, you will be required to lead, develop, and implement laboratory and field research activities on a variety of pest management projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

- At least 3 years of active laboratory and field research experience with a significant entomology focus.
- Experience in the use of molecular techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team of researchers/technicians/research assistants and to take the lead for a specific well-defined project or several sub project activities.




- Experience with rearing insects under laboratory conditions.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use statistical software packages and conduct analysis.
- Proven research ability and considerable scientific knowledge in key areas of discipline with developing awareness of the sugar industry and the science that underpins it.
- Several years’ research experience following completion of their undergraduate studies.
- Exercise effective project management skills within the scope of responsibilities.
- Ability to work under tropical conditions.

Desirable:

- Experience in plant biosecurity.
- Experience in the use of chemical or biological pesticide use.
- Experience in the use of farm machinery.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Application deadline: no later than 8am on Friday 11 September 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to apply. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a medical screening (including a functional capacity assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and audiometry testing), police check, and VEVO check for relevant visa holders.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description link below.

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📌 Entomologist – Meringa station (Cairns Region) (Australia)
🏢 Sugar Research Australia
📍 Australia