Field Agronomist – Canola Breeding & Trials

Rimfire Resources; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimfire Resources in Wagga Wagga, NSW is seeking an Agronomist to join the Seed, Research & Development team. You will work with growers to identify field trial sites and support canola breeding and variety evaluation across Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.

This hands-on role involves packing, sowing, maintenance, harvesting of canola trials, applying chemicals safely, collecting data, and using GPS-guided machinery. A tertiary agriculture qualification and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related discipline.
• Experience in broadacre cropping agronomy.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small, high-performing team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure field trial sites with growers in the region.
• Pack, sow, maintain and harvest canola evaluation and nursery experiments.
• Apply agricultural chemicals safely and effectively.
• Collect and record accurate field data.
• Maintain trial records and research documentation.
• Operate and maintain small plot research equipment and GPS-guided machinery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Organisational skills

Driver's licence

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary agriculture degree

Tools

GPS-guided machinery

Precision agriculture technology

Job description

Rimfire Resources in Wagga Wagga, NSW is seeking an Agronomist to join the Seed, Research & Development team. You will work with growers to identify field trial sites and support canola breeding and variety evaluation across Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.

This hands-on role involves packing, sowing, maintenance, harvesting of canola trials, applying chemicals safely, collecting data, and using GPS-guided machinery. A tertiary agriculture qualification and willingness to travel are required.