Associate Professor/Professor of Livestock Systems (Research Program Lead)

• Shape the future of sustainable livestock production
• Build meaningful partnerships across industry, research and government
• Lead impactful research with real-world benefits for producers

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level D - $167,348 to $184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level E - $215,225 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Academic Institution Leadership Allowance
• On Site: Wagga Wagga (No remote work will be considered)

Join Charles Sturt University's Gulbali Institute as a Professor or Associate Professor of Livestock Systems and play a key role in shaping the future of Australian livestock production. Based at Wagga Wagga, you will contribute to a nationally recognised research program spanning livestock production, animal health, meat science, nutrition, genetics, pasture and grazing systems, climate resilience and sustainable farming. We are particularly interested in someone who understands production systems and can connect research with practical outcomes for producers, industry and regional communities.

This is an opportunity for a genuine people person who thrives on collaboration and building strong relationships. You will work closely with researchers, industry, government and other partners, while helping develop research capability and future leaders. A practical understanding of farm operations and experience managing farm infrastructure will complement your research expertise, enabling you to bridge the gap between innovative research and its application on the ground. You will help grow research programs, partnerships and investment while contributing to the Gulbali Institute's vision for sustainable, resilient and productive agricultural systems.

About you

• An accomplished livestock systems or meat science researcher with national or international standing.
• A genuine people person who builds trusted relationships across industry, research and government.
• Practical experience managing farm infrastructure, operations or agricultural research facilities.
• An inclusive and inspiring leader who develops people and brings multidisciplinary teams together.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Gulbali Institute here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the applicant information brochure) and upload your CV. You will also be asked to submit a max 1 page response on "What is your philosophy for managing and growing productive research teams?". 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.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the applicant brochures below: 

Applicant Information Brochure - Level D - Applicant Information Brochure - Associate Professor of Livestock Systems

Applicant Information Brochure - Level E - Applicant Information Brochure - Professor of Livestock Systems

Or by contacting: Professor Lee Baumgartner | Executive Director, Gulbali Institute | lbaumgartner@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 6 October 2026