Research Agronomist

Queensland Government; Cloncurry Shire; Remote; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Research Agronomist to join the Farming Systems Innovation team in Cloncurry. You will assess new farming systems on farms and help growers implement best practices.

You will provide scientific support, develop projects, and collaborate with industry and government partners to drive productivity, profitability and sustainable farming across Northern Queensland. The role involves field trials, travel, and remote work to service sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural science or equivalent; broadacre dryland crop research and extension desirable.
• Current C class driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to North Queensland Farming Systems leadership for R&D and extension projects.
• Develop and negotiate new projects and funding with agencies and bodies.
• Build relationships with industry bodies and government agencies at regional/state levels.
• Identify, develop, implement and evaluate field trial programs to improve productivity and water quality.
• Ensure research outcomes are understood by stakeholders and integrated into practice.
• Contribute to publishing key findings in journals and reports as required.
• Collect, collate and analyse project data using appropriate tech and methods.
• Maintain professional development and active networks for best practice.
• Work in a team to meet project milestones and supervise staff as needed.
• Adhere to the department's code of conduct, equity, and workplace safety.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science

C class drivers' licence

Job description

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

The Opportunity

• 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

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704288/26

Closing Date: Friday, 30 October 2026

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment