Research Agronomist in Wagga Wagga

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.

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