Agronomist - Northern NSW

Sugar Research Australia Ltd.; Broadwater; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking an Agronomist based in northern NSW to work with growers across Condong, Broadwater and Harwood mill areas to improve cane productivity and farm profitability.

You will be employed by SRA and collaborate with Sunshine Sugar Agricultural Services, NSW CANEGROWERS and local partners to deliver the district work program and connect growers with SRA specialists, field demonstrations, and extension activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in agronomy, extension or applied agriculture and ability to work directly with growers and advisers.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate with industry partners.
• Experience explaining technical information clearly to help growers make practical decisions.
• Ability to coordinate field demonstrations, trials and extension activities with travel across northern NSW.

Responsabilités

• Lead regional delivery with a district work plan focused on practical productivity gains.
• Work closely with growers, building trusted relationships and maintaining field presence.
• Connect research with practice by bringing SRA expertise to local farming-system issues.
• Coordinate field demonstrations and measurements to help growers choose improvements.
• Track progress, report outcomes and address emerging on-farm issues.

Connaissances

Agronomy

Extension

Communication

Travel

Formation

Agricultural qualification

Description du poste

About Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Sugar Research Australia invests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and adoption projects that drive productivity and profitability for the Australian sugarcane industry. We have highly dedicated and passionate people working on industry-critical projects to deliver tangible value outcomes and impact for our industry stakeholders.

About the role

We are seeking an Agronomist based in northern NSW to work with growers across the Condong, Broadwater and Harwood mill areas to improve cane productivity and farm profitability. Employed and managed by SRA, you will work closely with Sunshine Sugar Agricultural Services, NSW CANEGROWERS and other local partners to deliver an agreed district work program and connect growers with SRA specialists.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead regional delivery. Keep an agreed district work plan focused on practical productivity gains, taking work through to clear results.
• Work closely with growers. Build trusted relationships and maintain a visible field presence across Condong, Broadwater and Harwood, alongside local industry partners.
• Connect research with practice. Bring SRA expertise to local agronomy, harvesting and farming-system issues, helping growers put proven improvements into practice.
• Support practical learning. Coordinate field demonstrations, local variety management and measurements that help growers make informed choices.
• Track progress and respond. Report clearly on outcomes and emerging issues, with a focus on useful changes on farm and safe field delivery.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in agronomy, extension or applied agriculture, and the confidence to work directly with growers, harvesting operators and advisers.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, listen well and work constructively with industry partners who have different priorities.
• Experience explaining technical information clearly and helping growers make practical, commercially sound decisions.
• Ability to coordinate field demonstrations, field trials and extension activities, manage priorities independently and report progress clearly.
• A relevant agricultural qualification or equivalent substantial professional experience, a current driver licence and ability to travel regularly across northern NSW.
• Experience in sugarcane agronomy or a comparable tropical or subtropical cropping system would be an advantage.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to apply. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake medical screening, drug and alcohol screening, and a police check. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.