Agricultural Scientist

Pisces Enterprises; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Pisces Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented Agricultural Scientist to support our primary production and aquaculture operations in Australia. You will optimise land use, crop performance, environmental parameters and biological health across our production environments.

Based in Brisbane, this full-time role requires hands-on analysis, soil chemistry knowledge, pest identification, and strong analytical record-keeping to drive high-quality yields in both land and aquatic contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Understanding of soil chemistry, nutrient management, and plant nutrition.
• Familiarity with biological management in aquatic systems and pest/pathogen identification.
• Strong analytical, record-keeping, and diagnostic problem-solving abilities.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Soil and land assessment to determine optimal land usage and nutrient deficiencies.
• Develop methods for planting, fertilising, harvesting, and processing crops to maximise yield and land efficiency.
• Identify pests, pathogens, and harmful organisms; assist in integrated pest and disease control strategies.
• Monitor environmental and biological factors affecting aquatic stock growth and welfare.
• Analyse harvest yields and maintain high standards of quality.

Skills

Soil chemistry

Nutrient management

Plant nutrition

Pest/pathogen identification

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Pisces Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented, hands‑on Agricultural Scientistto support our primary production and aquaculture operations. This role focuses on optimizing land use, crop performance, environmental parameters, and biological health across our specialized production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Soil & Land Assessment: Examine topographical, physical, and soil characteristics of farmland to determine optimal land usage and identify nutrient deficiencies.
• Crop & Agronomic Development: Assist in developing and refining methods for planting, fertilising, harvesting, and processing crops to maximise yield and land efficiency.
• Biosecurity & Pest Control: Identify pathogenic micro‑organisms, insects, parasites, fungi, and weeds harmful to crops, livestock, and aquatic stock, assisting in the development of targeted integrated pest and disease control strategies.
• Aquatic Stock Health & Environment: Monitor and evaluate environmental and biological factors influencing the growth, welfare, and production output of aquatic stock.
• Quality Assurance: Analyse harvest yields and produce to establish, monitor, and maintain high standards of biological and market quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding of soil chemistry, nutrient management, and plant nutrition.
• Familiarity with biological management in aquatic systems and pest/pathogen identification.
• Strong analytical, record-keeping, and diagnostic problem-solving abilities.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and full working rights in Australia.

Pisces Enterprises Pty Ltd

About Company

Pisces is Australia's leading producer of ornamental aquarium plants.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79000-81000

Job Publish: 23-10-2026

Job Expire: 22-11-2026