Assistant Research Agronomist — Field Trials & Data Insights

Barenbrug; Howlong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Barenbrug Australia is seeking an Assistant Research Agronomist to join the Southern Research Team in Howlong. The role blends agronomy, data analysis and practical fieldwork across breeding, variety evaluation and seed production programs.

You will assist with day-to-day trial operations, soil prep, sowing, data collection and reporting, while maintaining high standards for trial sites and contributing to extension activities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience in agricultural science or agronomy.
• Experience with data collection, data entry and reporting.
• Ability to operate farm machinery and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, establish and manage research trials for forage and pasture species.
• Conduct soil prep, sowing, fertilising, spraying and harvest activities.
• Record, observe and analyse trial data according to protocols.
• Support breeding, variety evaluation and seed production programs.
• Assists with Field Days, demonstrations and extension activities.
• Maintain trial sites and farm infrastructure to high presentation standards.

Skills

Data collection

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Time management

Team collaboration

Outdoor work

Education

Agricultural Science / Agronomy / Horticulture or related

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Job description

Barenbrug Australia is seeking an Assistant Research Agronomist to join the Southern Research Team in Howlong. The role blends agronomy, data analysis and practical fieldwork across breeding, variety evaluation and seed production programs.

You will assist with day-to-day trial operations, soil prep, sowing, data collection and reporting, while maintaining high standards for trial sites and contributing to extension activities within a collaborative team environment.