Sugarcane Agronomist - Bundaberg (2-Year Fixed-Term)

Sugar Research Australia Ltd.; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking an Agronomist for our Bundaberg team for a two-year fixed-term role to support the Burnett Mary Agronomy Project. You will work directly with growers and local partners to improve nutrient, irrigation, soil and crop management.

This hands-on position requires practical agronomy knowledge, data collection, clear planning, and the ability to travel regularly across the Burnett Mary region. Based in Bundaberg with travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in agricultural science, agronomy, soil science, crop science, natural resource management or related field.
• Practical knowledge of agronomy, nutrients, soils or crops with ability to learn about sugarcane.
• Experience providing technical, extension or project support to growers or agricultural clients.
• Ability to collect farm data, develop clear plans and use digital tools to record and report results.
• Good communication and relationship skills, including explaining advice clearly and working with others.
• Current manual driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across the Burnett Mary region.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the Burnett Mary Agronomy Project.
• Work with growers and local partners to improve nutrient, irrigation, soil and crop management.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Data collection

Clear planning

Technical support to growers

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Education

Degree in agricultural science / agronomy / soil science / crop science

Job description

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking an Agronomist for our Bundaberg team for a two-year fixed-term role to support the Burnett Mary Agronomy Project. You will work directly with growers and local partners to improve nutrient, irrigation, soil and crop management.

This hands-on position requires practical agronomy knowledge, data collection, clear planning, and the ability to travel regularly across the Burnett Mary region. Based in Bundaberg with travel across the region.