Role type: Part Time ( 0. 6 FTE); Fixed-Term for 18 Months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department / School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: UoM 6 : $ 1 00,847 - $ 1 09 , 163 p.a. plus 17% super
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this part-time role, you will provide specialist technical and scientific support for research into poultry behaviour and welfare. A significant component of the role will involve desk-based coding and analysis of animal behaviour from video to support automated monitoring and research. You will also contribute to experimental studies, coordinate research trials and manage laboratory and field-based research infrastructure, while providing technical guidance and training to students and researchers.
Contribute to experimental design, data collection, analysis and preparation of reports, publications and presentations.
Coordinate research and commercial trials, including scheduling, logistics , stakeholder communication and on-site activities.
You may be a great fit if you :
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Your new team – School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
You will join the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences within the Faculty of Science. The School brings together experts in agriculture, food systems and environmental science to address real-world challenges. You will collaborate across disciplines and campuses, working with industry partners on impactful, applied research.
The team fosters an inclusive culture that values curiosity, integrity and supporting staff development.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb .
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process .
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] .
Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 3 September 2026 at 11: 55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
JR-015808 - Research Support Officer, Poultry Behaviour and Welfare - PD.docx
JR-015808 - Research Support Officer, Poultry Behaviour and Welfare - PD.pdf
