National Product Development Agronomist - Broadacre

Nutrien is the world's largest provider of crop nutrients, inputs and services with a strong distribution network of more than 1,600 retail outlets spanning across Australia, North America and South America. In Australia, our organisation is supported by an extensive network of retail branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, water solutions, finance, insurance, merchandise and real estate.

What You'll Do:

• In this national role, you'll lead broadacre crop protection product development and trial programs, working with suppliers, agronomy teams and other key stakeholders to bring new products, services and concepts into the Nutrien network.
• Manage broadacre crop protection product, service and concept development projects.
• Develop trial protocols and manage trial programs that generate quality data.
• Analyse trial results, develop conclusions and share outcomes across the Nutrien business.
• Collaborate with key suppliers on joint development programs and commercial opportunities.
• Provide technical support, advice, training and product demonstrations to our agronomy network.
• Develop technical resources and market updates to support sales agronomists and internal teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Nutrien at industry meetings, conferences, seminars and grower events.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and technical developments across broadacre crop protection.

What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualification in agronomy or a related field.
• Experience in commercial agronomy and managing or conducting trials.
• Knowledge of broadacre crop protection, trial design, pesticide chemistry and farm production systems.
• Ability to interpret trial data, prepare reports and work to project timelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to internal and external groups.
• Computer literacy, with advanced Excel, PowerPoint or statistical programs highly regarded.
• Current motor vehicle licence and willingness to travel regionally and interstate as required.
• Agsafe, Fertcare accreditation and experience operating trial equipment will be well regarded.

What You'll Get:

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Purchased leave scheme benefits.
• An additional day of leave - Nutrien Day.
• Gender neutral parental leave policy.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network.
• Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future.
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions.
• A culture of learning!

At Nutrien, we're committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks.