Field Agronomy Officer - Northern QLD RD&E

Department of Primary Industries; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries is seeking a Technical Officer to support senior agronomists in Mareeba and Cloncurry, and to help plan and conduct RD&E for the North Queensland initiative. You will monitor crops, apply field treatments, and collect samples to assess crop performance and soil health while coordinating with farmers and interstate co-operators.

You will supervise field operations, manage data collection, and contribute to project reports and extension publications under the

Qualifications

• Diploma in Applied Science, Rural Science, or Rural Techniques or equivalent.
• Current 'C' class driver’s licence (manual preferred); truck licence desirable.
• Experience in planning and conducting RD&E in agriculture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Senior Research Agronomist and participate in RD&E planning in North Queensland.
• Monitor crops and apply field treatments (fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides) per best practices.
• Collect and prepare soil, plant and water samples for analysis from field trials.
• Supervise field operations and data collection.
• Prepare project reports, extension publications and research papers for clients and funding bodies.
• Coordinate with DPI staff, farmers and co-operators across Queensland.

Skills

Emerging issues in farming systems

Practical agronomic knowledge

Stakeholder engagement & communication

Operate farm equipment safely

Education

Diploma in Applied Science/Rural Science/Rural Techniques

Job description

The Department of Primary Industries is seeking a Technical Officer to support senior agronomists in Mareeba and Cloncurry, and to help plan and conduct RD&E for the North Queensland initiative. You will monitor crops, apply field treatments, and collect samples to assess crop performance and soil health while coordinating with farmers and interstate co-operators.

You will supervise field operations, manage data collection, and contribute to project reports and extension publications under the