About the Opportunity
Located in Mackay, Queensland, within the Great Barrier Reef catchment, this Technical Agronomist role partners with progressive sugarcane growers and mixed farming enterprises to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert agronomic and technical advice to growers across the region.
- Project manage activities, report progress, and meet key milestones.
- Support branch field staff and training needs.
- Liaise with government, legislation requirements, and industry bodies.
- Develop crop nutrition, weed, and pest management plans that improve productivity and ensure compliance with Great Barrier Reef catchment requirements.
- Support growers in implementing nutrient management strategies and best‐practice farming systems that contribute to positive water quality outcomes.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share and customer value.
- Build trusted customer relationships and expand your portfolio through exceptional service and technical expertise.
- Conduct on‐farm visits, assess crop performance, and provide tailored recommendations.
- Share technical, seasonal, and market insights to support customer decision‐making.
- Coordinate field trials, demonstration sites, grower events, and field days.
- Stay current with agronomic innovations, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
- Use computer skills – Excel and mapping are advantageous.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
- Proven agronomy experience with strong technical expertise and customer relationship skills.
- Sound knowledge of crop nutrition, fertiliser, and crop protection products.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to identify new business opportunities and grow customer relationships.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, high‐performing team.
- Passion for sustainable agriculture, including nutrient management, crop protection, and environmental stewardship.
- Knowledge of sugarcane production systems, Great Barrier Reef initiatives, and water quality programs is highly regarded.
- Current driver's licence.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Fully maintained company vehicle.
- Access to employee reward and recognition programmes.
- Purchased leave options supporting flexibility and work‐life balance.
- An additional paid day off each year with Nutrien Day.
- A supportive, flexible, and engaging workplace culture.
- Ongoing learning, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Opportunities to contribute to local community partnerships and initiatives.
- A culture that genuinely values growth, safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Nth Qld Farm Services Technical Agronomist - Mackay, QLD employer: Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia
AgriWest is an exceptional employer, deeply rooted in the Southern Highlands' agricultural community for over 30 years. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, we offer competitive remuneration, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities within a supportive environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team in delivering outstanding service to local producers.
Contact Details:
Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia Recruitment Team
