Weed Management Research Officer - Burdekin

Sugar Research Australia; Brandon; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking a Weed Management Research Officer for the Burdekin site. The role focuses on managing field-based weed management trials, with some glasshouse/lab work as needed for a single project.

The officer will liaise with growers and industry bodies, operate and maintain agricultural equipment, collect trial data, and contribute to reports and training activities related to weed management.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma level qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental, Biological Science or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of cropping systems.
• Practical experience with operating agricultural machinery (tractors, sprayers).
• Capacity to work outdoors in hot and humid environments.
• Computer skills with high attention to data recording and accuracy.
• Demonstrated effective communication and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with local team members, industry bodies and growers to implement and coordinate project activities.
• Operate and maintain agricultural implements to apply treatments as required by trials.
• Conduct sampling and plant health assessments following trial protocols.
• Collect, organize and format trial data accurately for reporting and records.
• Contribute to preparation of reports and dissemination of weed management findings.

Skills

Cropping systems understanding

Data recording & analysis

Machinery operation

Communication & autonomy

Field trial coordination

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Agro-science

Job description

Weed Management Research Officer - Burdekin

About Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Sugar Research Australiainvests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and adoption projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry.
We have highly dedicated and passionate people working on industry-critical projects to deliver tangible value outcomes and impact for our industry stakeholders.

About the role

The Research officer in Weed management is based at the Burdekin site and manages the trials and related activities we do to support our research. Activities are mainly field based but can also include glasshouse and laboratory work. The role is focused on one research project.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with local team members, industry bodies and growers to implement and coordinate project activities.
• Manage the operation of agricultural implements to apply treatments.
• Conduct sampling and plant health assessment in accordance with trial protocols.
• Collect, organise and format trial data in a clear and accurate manner in accordance with project requirements.
• Participate in the preparation of reports, the publication of research results and the delivery of weed management courses/training.

About you

You will bring with you the following qualifications, capabilities and experience:

• Degree or Diploma level qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental, Biological Science or related discipline or extensive relevant experience gained in service.
• Strong understanding of cropping systems.
• Practical experience in managing operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery, in particular tractors and sprayers.
• Capacity to work outside in a hot and humid environment.
• Competency in computer skills and high attention to detail in respect to recording data and outcomes.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and proven autonomy and self-sufficiency to carry out activities unsupervised.

no later than 15 November 2026.