Agronomist

Nutrano Produce Group; Wallaville; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrano Produce Group in Queensland seeks an agronomy-focused professional to develop strategies and support nutrient and irrigation programs for orchard crops. You will coordinate pruning, crop husbandry, and plant protection activities with the Farm Manager and Agronomy team.

The role involves field monitoring, data collection and reporting, external consultant oversight, and ensuring safety, budget and compliance with audits. R&D and agritech data work are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy or Environmental Science preferred.
• Citrus agronomy knowledge preferred.
• Experience scheduling and adjusting irrigation for orchard horticulture.
• Field scouting in North Australia or similar climate.
• Pest and disease identification for orchards.
• Agritech experience and reporting on a commercial scale.
• Formal technical data reporting experience.
• Current Driver’s Licence and ChemCert or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Develop agricultural strategies and provide support for irrigation and nutrition programs.
• Collect and collate soil, water and tissue sampling results.
• Schedule and adjust irrigation programs to maximise plant health and productivity.
• Work with Farm Manager on pruning and crop husbandry programs.
• Document and implement plant protection spray programs and IPM strategies.
• Assist with R&D, data collection and agri-innovation in priority areas.
• Monitor agronomy schedule and report fertilizer and spray programs.
• Report pest and disease and plant health within orchards.
• Provide crop forecasts for harvest/pack shed needs.
• Direct external consultant visits and report to Farm/ Agronomy Managers.
• Complete formal reports for external audits and manage field trials.
• Monitor nursery stock development and field sampling for Sales/Quality.
• Ensure budget compliance for plant protection and consumables.
• Update BMPs & SOPs as directed.

Skills

Citrus agronomy knowledge

Irrigation scheduling & adjustment

Field scouting in AU climate

Pest and disease identification

Agritech data reporting

Technical data reporting

Education

Degree in Agronomy or Environmental Science (preferred)

ChemCert accreditation (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Agricultural Strategies and Provide Support(30%)

Scheduleandmonitortheapplication ofastructuredagriculturalnutrition program

Collect&collatesoil, water & tissue samplingresults

In conjunction with irrigation department, schedule and adjust irrigation programs to maximise plant health and productivity

Work with Farm Manager to developand implementannualpruning andcrophusbandryprograms, based onorchardvariety,ageand resources

Document and implement a plant protectionspray program,assistingfarm manager to schedule sprays and IPM strategies. Work withSprayteam to ensure chemical use is compliant and effective

Assist withR&D,datacollectionandagri-innovation in priority areas, as directed by business

Field monitoring and reporting(50%)

Monitor, evaluate andreportonapplication andperformanceofagronomy schedule, including fertiliser&spray programs

Monitor and reportpest &diseaseand plant healthwithin orchards

Provide crop forecast, size and quality data for harvest/pack shed requirements, as requested

Direct and report onexternal consultantvisits,as directed by Farm Manager and Agronomy Manager

Completeformalised reportsto meetcompliance withexternal audit requirements

Manage and report onfield research trialsas requested by Farm Manager and Agronomy Manager

Monitor& reportnurserystock development for upcoming plantings

Undertakingcrop maturity,field sampling & reportingforSales and Quality department

Ensure compliance with budgetary restrictions for plant protection and otherconsumables

Document and update technical BMPs & SOPs, as directed by farm manager and agronomy manager

Health and Safety(3%)

Support employees and managers to achieve best practice Safety,Healthand Environment outcomes byimplementing safe practices and processes at all times

Familiarise and understand Company OH & S policies and procedures in line with Nutrano standards

Trend Analysis(10%)

Collateand updateall agronomic data (nutrition, sampling, climate, chemical)for analysis

Collate and reporton monthlyforecasting,qualityand production data

Undertake seasonal reviews of all production data to revise agronomic programs

Other(7%)

Assist Farm Manager with supervision of staff, as directed

Mentor & supervisejunior agronomists& other technical personnelwithin the business.

Experience and Qualifications:

Degree in Agronomy, Environmental Science or similar (preferred)

Knowledge of citrus agronomy(preferred)

Experience scheduling & adjusting irrigation programs for orchard horticulture

Experience and capacity to undertakeregular fieldscoutingactivities in Nth Australiaor similarclimate

Knowledge & identification skills for common orchard pest and diseases

Demonstrated experienceoperatingand reporting forAgritechon a commercial scale

Experience with formal business reporting of technical data

Current Driver’s Licence.

ChemCertor equivalent accreditation (or willingness to obtain).

About us

About us

Our people are the heart of our success! Are you passionate about fresh, high-quality produce and looking to make a meaningful impact in the food industry?

We are dedicated to bringing the best produce from farm to table. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values people, innovation, sustainability, and community. If you're ready to grow your career, and have a one team and safety-first approach, we want to hear from you! Established in 2016, Seven Fields Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrano Produce Group, is one of Australia's leading produce companies, founded on a deep respect for our people, our growers, and the communities in which we operate in.