Agronomy Development Manager

Agricultural Appointments; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Agricultural Appointments is sourcing a senior agronomist for our client, an Australian food manufacturer, to lead agronomic development across the potato supply chain from field to factory. Based at the Sydney region, you will partner with growers and internal teams to improve raw material quality, storage outcomes and supply reliability.

The role requires a degree in agronomy or related field and 5–10 years in commercial agronomy, seed development or crop production, with strong data analysis

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Plant Science or related discipline.
• Five to ten years’ experience in commercial agronomy, potato production, crop development or supply chains.
• Experience in variety evaluation, seed development and field trials.

Responsabilités

• Develop agronomic recommendations to improve dry matter, fry colour, defects, yield and storage performance.
• Evaluate new varieties and manage field trials with growers, seed breeders and research partners.
• Guide growers on crop performance, quality standards, production targets and supply commitments.
• Work with Production, Quality, Technical and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and improve processing outcomes.
• Lead research and innovation projects, report results and turn agronomic data into practical business recommendations.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Crop science

Field trials

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related

Description du poste

The Client

Our client is an established Australian food manufacturer with a strong national presence. It works closely with growers, seed suppliers and research partners to secure quality raw materials. This integrated supply chain makes agronomy central to product quality, reliable supply and manufacturing performance.

Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to connect field production with manufacturing performance. Based at the potato production facility, you will lead agronomic development across the potato supply chain, working with growers and internal teams to improve raw material quality, factory efficiency and supply reliability. You will also help shape variety and seed development, research partnerships and the national agronomy strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop agronomic recommendations to improve dry matter, fry colour, defects, yield and storage performance.
• Evaluate new varieties and manage field trials with growers, seed breeders and research partners.
• Guide growers on crop performance, quality standards, production targets and supply commitments.
• Work with Production, Quality, Technical and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and improve processing outcomes.
• Lead research and innovation projects, report results and turn agronomic data into practical business recommendations.

Requirements

• Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Plant Breeding or a related discipline.
• Five to ten years’ experience in commercial agronomy, potato production, crop development or agricultural supply chains.
• Experience in variety evaluation, seed development and field trials.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, irrigation, nutrition and integrated pest management, with the ability to analyse data and influence stakeholders.
• Food manufacturing, FMCG or research partnership experience will be well regarded.

Remuneration & Location

Based at Sydney, NSW. Remuneration will be discussed with the preferred candidate.

20th October, 2026

The Client

Our client is an established Australian food manufacturer with a strong national presence. It works closely with growers, seed suppliers and research partners to secure quality raw materials. This integrated supply chain makes agronomy central to product quality, reliable supply and manufacturing performance.

Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to connect field production with manufacturing performance. Based at the potato production facility, you will lead agronomic development across the potato supply chain, working with growers and internal teams to improve raw material quality, factory efficiency and supply reliability. You will also help shape variety and seed development, research partnerships and the national agronomy strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop agronomic recommendations to improve dry matter, fry colour, defects, yield and storage performance.
• Evaluate new varieties and manage field trials with growers, seed breeders and research partners.
• Guide growers on crop performance, quality standards, production targets and supply commitments.
• Work with Production, Quality, Technical and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and improve processing outcomes.
• Lead research and innovation projects, report results and turn agronomic data into practical business recommendations.