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APPN Node Manager

Reference no: 498976
Work type: Continuing - Full Time
Location: Wagga Wagga
Categories: Professional

The role

  • Full Time, Continuing
  • Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Wagga Wagga

Are you a people-focused leader who thrives on managing teams, projects and stakeholder relationships? Join Charles Sturt University as APPN Node Manager and lead one of Australia's most advanced plant phenomics research facilities. You'll oversee specialist staff, cutting-edge sensing technologies, nationally significant research infrastructure and collaborative projects that are helping shape the future of agriculture. Working with researchers, industry partners and the national APPN network, you'll play a key role in delivering innovation that supports sustainable food production and agricultural resilience.

At Charles Sturt University, you'll be part of a dynamic institution shaping the future of agriculture through cutting-edge research and national collaboration. Based within AgriPark in Wagga Wagga, you'll lead a key node of the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN), a nationally significant research infrastructure initiative driving advancements in plant science and sustainable farming. In this role, you'll collaborate with more than 100 researchers, technical specialists and support staff across nine research nodes throughout Australia, helping deliver innovative solutions to some of agriculture's biggest challenges.

About you

  • An inspiring people leader who empowers teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.
  • Experienced in building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.
  • Skilled at managing projects, budgets and resources in a complex environment.
  • Passionate about innovation, technology and advancing research excellence.
  • A strategic thinker who can balance operational delivery with long-term growth opportunities.

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

About us

Learn more about AgriPark here.

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To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1 – 2 page “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Job specific enquiries: Michael Walsh | Professor of Plant Science/Horticulture | michwalsh@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 9 July 2026

Advertised: - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: - AUS Eastern Standard Time