Agronomy Field Officer - Northern Queensland RD&E

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Cloncurry QLD seeks a Technical Officer to support agronomists across Mareeba and Cloncurry. The role involves planning and conducting RD&E activities to deliver the North Queensland Initiative, plus supervising field operations and sample collection for trials.

Key duties include coordinating with farmers and staff, assisting with data analysis, and contributing to project reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualifications in a field relevant to the position.
• Current 'C' class driver’s licence (manual preferred); truck licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to senior and district agronomists.
• Plan and conduct RD&E activities for the North Queensland initiative.
• Supervise field operations and sample collection for trials.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and co-operating parties.
• Assist in data preparation and reporting for project outputs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and farmers.

Skills

Agronomy

Field operations

Data collection

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in Applied Science / Rural Science / Rural Techniques

Job description

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Cloncurry QLD seeks a Technical Officer to support agronomists across Mareeba and Cloncurry. The role involves planning and conducting RD&E activities to deliver the North Queensland Initiative, plus supervising field operations and sample collection for trials.

Key duties include coordinating with farmers and staff, assisting with data analysis, and contributing to project reports.