Research Agronomist

Rimfire Resources AU5; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimfire Resources in Wagga Wagga, NSW is seeking an Agronomist to join the Seed, Research & Development team. You will work with growers to identify field trial sites and support canola breeding and variety evaluation across Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.

This hands-on role involves packing, sowing, maintenance, harvesting of canola trials, applying chemicals safely, collecting data, and using GPS-guided machinery. A tertiary agriculture qualification and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related discipline.
• Experience in broadacre cropping agronomy.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small, high-performing team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure field trial sites with growers in the region.
• Pack, sow, maintain and harvest canola evaluation and nursery experiments.
• Apply agricultural chemicals safely and effectively.
• Collect and record accurate field data.
• Maintain trial records and research documentation.
• Operate and maintain small plot research equipment and GPS-guided machinery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Organisational skills

Driver's licence

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary agriculture degree

Tools

GPS-guided machinery

Precision agriculture technology

Job description

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Agronomist to join the Seed, Research & Development team based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Reporting to the Breeding Operations Lead, this role will be instrumental in supporting canola breeding and variety evaluation programs across Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.

The Position

• Working with growers to identify and secure suitable field trial sites.
• Packing, sowing, maintaining and harvesting canola variety evaluation and nursery experiments.
• Applying agricultural chemicals safely and effectively.
• Collecting and recording accurate field data.
• Maintaining trial records and research documentation.
• Operating and maintaining small plot research equipment and modern GPS-guided machinery.

The Person

• Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
• Previous agronomy experience, ideally within broadacre cropping systems.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout Southern NSW and Northern Victoria.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a small, high-performing team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected agricultural research organisation at the forefront of crop innovation. You will enjoy a varied and hands-on role, working closely with growers and researchers while contributing to the development of improved canola genetics for Australian agriculture.