Field Weed Management Research Officer – Burdekin (Contract)

Sugar Research Australia Ltd.; Burdekin Shire; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking a Weed management Research Officer for the Burdekin region. The role is fixed-term and field-based, with possible glasshouse and laboratory tasks, focused on one weed management project.

Based at the Burdekin site, you will contribute to trials, data collection, and reporting, requiring an agricultural background, practical machinery experience, and the ability to work in hot, humid outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma level qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental, Biological Science or related discipline or extensive relevant experience gained in service.
• Strong understanding of cropping systems.
• Practical experience operating agricultural machinery (tractors, sprayers).
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions.
• Computer skills and meticulous data recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage field trials and related activities to support weed management research.
• Work primarily in the field with potential glasshouse/lab tasks as needed.

Skills

Cropping systems understanding

Machinery operation experience

Data recording & attention to detail

Communication & autonomy

Outdoor work in hot/humid environment

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture / Agronomy / Horticulture / Environmental / Biological Science

Job description

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking a Weed management Research Officer for the Burdekin region. The role is fixed-term and field-based, with possible glasshouse and laboratory tasks, focused on one weed management project.

Based at the Burdekin site, you will contribute to trials, data collection, and reporting, requiring an agricultural background, practical machinery experience, and the ability to work in hot, humid outdoor environments.