Drip Irrigation Agronomy Specialist

Netafim; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Netafim Australia is seeking an experienced agronomist to support growers, conduct field trials and provide practical irrigation guidance for drip systems across extensive crops in Victoria. You will collaborate with sales and engineering teams to plan trials, interpret results and promote sustainable water-use solutions.

Role requires a tertiary agronomy qualification and proven track record in trial design, data analysis and stakeholder engagement within the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical agronomic support to growers, dealers and sales teams.
• Experience promoting drip irrigation benefits and adoption across crops and regions.
• Ability to collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Technical Support and Dealer networks.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with government bodies, research institutions and private partners.
• Manage and monitor agronomic trials and field demonstrations.
• Provide agronomic advice for drip irrigation planning, operation and maintenance.
• Lead development of agronomic strategies to expand adoption in extensive crops.
• Support pilot projects and field trials to build grower confidence.

Skills

Agronomy expertise

Field trials

Grower support

Trial design

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Horticulture or related discipline

Tools

GIS

Job description

Netafim Australia is seeking an experienced agronomist to support growers, conduct field trials and provide practical irrigation guidance for drip systems across extensive crops in Victoria. You will collaborate with sales and engineering teams to plan trials, interpret results and promote sustainable water-use solutions.

Role requires a tertiary agronomy qualification and proven track record in trial design, data analysis and stakeholder engagement within the agricultural sector.