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Agricultural Research Farm Hand in Cotton Breeding and Field Trials Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Australia

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not provided

Field of study

Environmental Science

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Full-time indefinite staff role with salary AU$76k–AU$96k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation.

Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

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Australia

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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology

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About this position

Agricultural Research Farm Hand position at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia, supporting the Cotton Breeding Group and hands-on cotton research at the Australian Cotton Research Institute in Narrabri, NSW.

This role focuses on Agriculture, with related interests in Biology and Environmental Science. The successful candidate will help develop improved cotton varieties for Australia’s cotton industry through field and glasshouse research, sowing and harvesting trials, crop and water management, pesticide management, sample processing, and experimental support across Myall Vale and other regional sites in NSW and Queensland.

Key duties include operating row crop machinery for planting, cultivation, fertiliser application, spraying, and harvesting; irrigating crops; assisting with crossing and post-harvest processing; supporting trial preparation; maintaining farm equipment; and working collaboratively with a regionally dispersed research team.

Eligibility highlights include a current driver’s licence (C), experience with row crop farming equipment and irrigation systems, ability to perform manual handling and work safely in harsh conditions, and willingness to travel at short notice. Desirable experience includes cotton production or experimentation, cotton planting/harvesting, HC licence, forklift licence, and chemical application certification.

This is a full-time, indefinite position with salary AU$76k–AU$96k per annum plus 15.4% superannuation. Applications close on 2 November 2026 at 11:00pm AEDT. Apply online with a CV and cover letter via the CSIRO careers portal.

Funding details

Full-time indefinite staff role with salary AU$76k–AU$96k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation.

What's required

Applicants must have a current driver’s licence (C), demonstrated experience operating row crop farming equipment and managing irrigation systems, and the ability to lift, bend, walk, perform repetitive manual tasks, and operate equipment safely under health and safety procedures. Candidates must be able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team under general direction, and be willing to work in harsh/adverse conditions. Desirable criteria include previous cotton production or experimentation experience, cotton planting and harvesting experience, and an HC licence or ability to obtain one, forklift licence (LF), chemical application certification (AQF3), and competent operation of machinery or equivalent.

How to apply

Apply online through the CSIRO careers portal. Submit a CV and a cover letter of up to 2 pages showing your motivation and how you meet the selection criteria. Review the Position Description for full details before applying.

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