The University of MelbourneParkville, Victoria, Australia
Closing date:
10-Oct-2024
Dates
Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
Level B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
Conduct research and deliver against research objectives to meet project milestones and reporting schedule as well as fully immerse in the research culture of the Faculty.
Undertake research leading to publications arising from research in peer-reviewed journals, articles and oral and written presentations to industry and lay audiences, including presentations at industry and science conferences.
Prepare and participate in the Hub Mentoring program for graduate and early career researchers.
Prepare written reports of the progress of research work ensuring that the research data within these reports are presented in a publication quality format.
Participate in activities and events that enable translation and extension of project findings to broader audiences, including, but not limited to, attending industry events, conferences, field days, writing for non-specialist audiences, participating in workshops and supporting sector and public engagement with the activities of the Hub.
Requirements
A relevant PhD qualification awarded in agricultural economics.
Proven ability to undertake research under limited supervision and delivering against research objectives evidenced by peer-reviewed publications as well as oral and written presentations to industry and lay audiences.
Demonstrated skills and experience in integrating disciplinary and systems knowledge and applying it farm systems and agricultural economics analyses.
Demonstrated ability to complete research projects to specified deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to engage with relevant professional and industry bodies and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions
Notes
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 - $134,824 p.a.; Level C, $139,000 – 159,893 plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
Independent teaching and research in Agricultural/Environmental Economics.
Unit design, delivery and content management.
Engaging with students and school staff to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Requirements
PhD in Agricultural/Environmental Economics, or relevant discipline.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels across a variety of settings, including in the field.
Demonstrated ability to develop a strong research and publication track record.
Demonstrable ability of leading public engagement activities that promote research and/or education outcomes, government, and industry.
Benefits
Flexible working options considered.
26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
Salary packaging options.
17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
This position is open to international applicants.
Applicants are required to address the selection criteria in their submission.