Agricultural Scientist: Aquaculture & Crop Optimization

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 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.