Junior Agronomist

Enza Zaden; Narromine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a motivated Junior Agronomist to lead and support our operations in Narromine, NSW. The role blends hands-on crop activities with data collation and requires collaboration with local and regional stakeholders to meet vegetable seed growing objectives.

You will guide team members, manage crop trials, and contribute to the optimization of climate control, fertilisation and irrigation. Strong English skills and data literacy are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Expert knowledge of crop cultivation and plant physiology.
• Proficiency with climate computer.
• Strong communication, analytical and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in using data and reporting tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, motivate and coach assigned team members or provide guidance to junior agronomists.
• Cultivate assigned crop(s) across the site including climate control, fertilisation and irrigation.
• Document incidents and procedures related to crop management.
• Ensure crop trial tasks align with crop and budget objectives.
• Collaborate with Breeders/Researchers to determine optimal conditions.
• Define and evaluate crop objectives with Breeders and Researchers.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Participate in International Growing teams.
• Order or manage stock as required.
• Ensure digital tools support crop cultivation for quality and productivity.

Skills

Crop cultivation

Plant physiology

Analytical skills

Communication

English proficiency

Data reporting

Tools

Climate computer

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Agronomist to lead and support our business operations in Australia based in Narromine NSW. This is a diverse and rewarding role that combines crop activities with some data collation. You will work closely with both local and regional stakeholders to ensure the efficient achievement of our vegetable seed growing quality and objectives. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop, motivate and coach assigned team members, or provide functional guidance, advice and support to less experienced Agronomists
• Cultivate assigned crop(s) across the site including climate control, crop protections, fertilisation, and irrigation
• Document incidents and procedures related to crop management
• Ensure all tasks within crop trials are executed in alignment with crop and financial/budget objectives
• Use technical knowledge and experience to partner with Breeders/Researchers and agree on the most effective conditions
• Define and evaluate crop objectives together with Breeders and Researchers
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment
• Participate in and contribute to International Growing teams
• Order and/or manage stock as required
• Ensure digital tools effectively support crop cultivation in terms of quality and productivity

About you

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Expert knowledge of and experience in crop cultivation and plant physiology
• Proficiency with climate computer
• Strong communication, analytical and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in using data and reporting tools and equipment

About us

Established in The Netherlands in 1938, Enza Zaden has grown into a global family company with a shared passion for plants. That great passion is reflected in the vegetable varieties we develop and the seeds we produce. All we do is driven by a clear and ambitious goal: to grant people anywhere in the world access to healthy, varied vegetables. With more than 2500 passionate colleagues all over the world, we work together every day on the vegetables of tomorrow. By working shoulder-to-shoulder with our business partners, we understand their challenges, wishes, and needs. Our vegetable breeders work with the best that nature offers, supported by state-of-the-art technologies to speed up our breeding process. We focus on higher yield, resistance to diseases and pests as well as tolerance of climate extremes such as heat and drought. We also look to improve taste, shelf life and nutrients. Sustainability is truly in our DNA.