Technical Agronomist and Project Manager - Mackay, QLD
Core
Provide expert agronomic advice and project management to sugarcane and mixed farming enterprises to drive productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
Role type
Technical Agronomist and Project Manager
Builds
Tailored agronomic solutions, nutrient and pest management plans, and sustainable farming systems for local producers
Domain
Agriculture (Sugarcane and mixed farming) in Queensland, Australia
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Agronomy expertise, crop nutrition knowledge, fertiliser and crop protection product knowledge, project management, customer relationship building, on-farm assessment, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Sugarcane production systems knowledge, Great Barrier Reef initiatives knowledge, water quality program knowledge, Excel and mapping skills
Technologies
Excel, mapping tools
Responsibilities
Provide expert agronomic and technical advice to growers; manage projects and report on milestones; support field staff and training needs; liaise with government and industry bodies; develop crop nutrition, weed, and pest management plans; support growers in implementing nutrient management strategies; identify new business opportunities; conduct on-farm visits and assess crop performance; coordinate field trials, demonstration sites, and grower events
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC