In-Demand Research scientist Jobs in Australia

Research Scientist
Victorian Government —Horsham VIC
- $72,189 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Research Scientist - Applied Entomology and Integrated Pest Management
Victorian Government —Mildura VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Doctoral degree
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Research Scientist
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Research Scientist - Applied Entomology and Integrated Pest Management
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Ballarat VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Doctoral degree
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Research and Development Scientist
Sanitarium Health Food Company —Cooranbong NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Regulatory Submissions Coordinator
Medpace, Inc. —South Yarra VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
Operations & Research Scientist
Messenger Bio —Carlton VIC
- $85,000 - $97,500 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
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Research Data Scientist
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $111,870 - $125,306 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analytics
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
5d
Bioinformatics Coordinator/ Research Scientist - National Biodiversity DNA Library
CSIRO —Melbourne VIC
- $118,000 - $127,000 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Databases
4d
Scientist (PK)
BioAgilytix —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
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Junior Data Analyst/Scientist
International Institute of Data & Analytics —Chippendale NSW
- SQL
- Scripting
- Software development
Domestic PhD Stipend Scholarship Opportunity - BloodCare Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) - Improving supportive care for patients with blood cancer
Monash University —St Kilda Road VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
2d
Technical Assistant
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Victoria
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Databases
12d
GHD Graduate Program 2027 - International Development - Canberra or Brisbane
GHD —Canberra ACT
- Communication skills
10d
Graduate Research Engineer
James Hardie —Rosehill NSW
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Research Assistant
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $94,300 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Associate Scientist
CSL Behring —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
5d
Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- $102,500 - $117,400 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Parental leave
Research Technician
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $118,416 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
3d
Research Fellow, Technology Adoption & Social Change, ARC Research Hub IC-SensE
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
6d

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Research Scientist

Victorian Government -
Horsham VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,189 - $98,955 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Driver Licence
Agriculture
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $72,189 - $98,955

Grade: SciA

Occupation: Science and research

Location: Grampians - Horsham

Reference: 2075

This position of Research Scientist will conduct field and glasshouse experiments to evaluate the resistance of varieties to a range of foliar diseases and develop disease management strategies. The position will work within a team of field crop scientists within the field crop pathology group at Horsham. The field crop pathology group is highly regarded nationally for the delivery of crop disease research to the grains industry.

Working with project collaborators, field and glasshouse experiments will be designed, seed lines managed, and field and glasshouse experiments assessed for disease severity. The position will prepare reports from experimental studies for project collaborators, scientific journals and funding agencies. Oral presentations to both scientific, agronomist and grower audiences will be required. The position will be responsible for the collation and national distribution of data from a range of field experiments. The successful applicant will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the branch, involving a combination of laboratory, office, glasshouse and field work.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

A degree in Agricultural Science, Science, Natural Resource Management, or an equivalent science qualification is required.
A current Australian driver’s licence.
Ability to design and manage research experiments of field crops in the field, laboratory and glasshouse.
Ability to learn the methods required to develop disease epidemics in the field and glasshouse and to identify and assess diseases of field crops.
Ability to collect, analyse and interpret scientific experiments.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to deliver information to a range of audiences, and to prepare scientific reports.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and cooperate in the pursuit of team goals, through planning, organising tasks and resources, to achieve high quality outcomes in a timely and effective manner.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is Horsham with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the , including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

10 August 2026

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