Research Agronomist

Live North West QLD; Cloncurry Shire; Híbrido; AUD 108 000 - 117 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Formação académica

Relevant degree in agricultural science or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Research Agronomist, you will work with an energetic team of research, technical and extension officers in the Farming Systems Innovation team, joining the rapidly increasing team based in Cloncurry, to assess new farming systems and practices on farms and help growers and agronomists to implement the best of these practices on their farms.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose #DPIcareers

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Flexible full-time

Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment

Classification: PO3

Workplace Location: North West Qld

Job ad reference: QLD/704288/26

Closing date: 30-Oct-2026

Yearly salary: $107696 - $117297

Fortnightly salary: $4128.00 - $4496.00

Job duration: Until 30 April 2030 with possible extension

Contact person: Grant Cutler

Contact details: Ph: 0448 601 842

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The opportunity:

As our Research Agronomist, you will:

• Provide strategic support to the leadership of North Queensland Farming Systems in North Queensland to build a portfolio of research, development and extension projects that supports continued innovation for productive, profitable and sustainable farming systems in line with government / departmental priorities.
• In consultation with the team leader, you will provide scientific support to develop and negotiate new projects and funding from other agencies and funding bodies that address research priorities.
• Build and maintain effective and mutually beneficial internal and external relationships and collaborative partnerships with industry organisations', Natural Resource Management bodies and other government agencies at a regional and state level to address productivity and environmental outcomes.
• Identify, develop, implement, and evaluate field trial programs that advances agronomic practices that have a positive impact on productivity and water quality outcomes.
• Ensure that appropriate processes are used so that research outcomes are understood by stakeholders and are integrated into improved management practices and ability to implement an agronomic field trial program.
• Contribute to the research and publish key findings in scientific journals, report impacts and implications in line with industry and department needs.
• Collect, collate, evaluate and analyse project data using appropriate computer and scientific technology.
• Maintain an individual professional development program and active professional networks to ensure best practice in research and extension in the farming systems area.
• Work as part of a team to ensure project milestones are attained in a timely manner.
• Undertake supervision and direction of support staff, as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the department's code of conduct including the principals and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety.

What we are looking for:

There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:

• 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.
• A current “C” class drivers' licence.

The successful applicant will be required to perform a variety of physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, sitting, twisting, climbing, and working outdoors in varying environmental conditions. This role requires out of hours work, travel, weekend work and remote work to service research sites across Northern Queensland.

Why work for us:

• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our united DPI.

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

There are two temporary PO3 opportunities available.