• Full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months
• Located at the Bundoora Campus, Agribrioscience Building
• $65,898 - $74,017 per annum + up to 17% superannuation

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

AgriBio is a world-class facility for agricultural biosciences research and development, creating better science outcomes for the benefit of Victoria and Australia. The AgriBio facility brings together researchers from both the Government (DJPR) and University sectors to advance critical research in Agricultural Biosciences.

About the position

Working as part of the School’s technical team based at AgriBio, and reporting to the Senior Research Facilities Coordinator, this position will specifically provide services supporting the plant growth facilities in AgriBio allocated to the School. This includes glasshouses, screenhouses, growth chambers and CERs. Where required the position will provide assistance, advice and plant material in consultation with academic staff and the Senior Research Facilities coordinator.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will possess:

• A science degree or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience in botany, agriculture, horticulture or related area.
• Knowledge and experience of techniques in plant growth and propagation, and in the use and maintenance of plant growth facilities including major glasshouses and controlled environment spaces.
• Well developed technical skills and problem solving capability to assist with trouble shooting experimental paradigms, and other scientific research relating to native and cultivated plants.
• Experience in field botany/ecology, including collection and identification of native and introduced plant species.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday, 10 February 2019 by 11.55pm AEDST.

Position Enquiries: Fiona Rogers, +61 3 9479 1969 or f.rogers@latrobe.edu.au.

HR/Recruitment Enquiries: Deborah Dare, Recruitment Consultant, +61 3 9479 1241 or d.dare@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with working rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.