Impactful Research Agronomist - Field Trials & Innovation

Live North West QLD; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries invites a Research Agronomist to join the North West Queensland team in Cloncurry. You will support leadership with a portfolio of research, development and extension projects and help growers implement best practices on their farms.

The role requires a relevant degree in agricultural sciences, a current C class licence, and willingness to travel across Northern Queensland for field sites. It is a fixed term temporary, with extension possible.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, or equivalent academic qualifications, in agricultural science, applied science, rural science or relevant field.
• Broadacre dryland crop research and extension experience is highly desirable.
• Current C class drivers' licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to North Queensland Farming Systems leadership to build a portfolio of RD&E projects.
• Develop and negotiate new projects and funding with agencies and funding bodies.
• Build relationships with industry organisations and government agencies across regional and state levels.
• Identify, develop, implement and evaluate field trial programs to improve productivity and water quality.
• Ensure research outcomes are understood and integrated into improved management practices.

Education

Relevant degree in agricultural science or equivalent

Job description

Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries invites a Research Agronomist to join the North West Queensland team in Cloncurry. You will support leadership with a portfolio of research, development and extension projects and help growers implement best practices on their farms.

The role requires a relevant degree in agricultural sciences, a current C class licence, and willingness to travel across Northern Queensland for field sites. It is a fixed term temporary, with extension possible.