Pasture Argonomist (P03)

Join our dynamic team at Agri-Science Queensland, where we are committed to enhancing pasture resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. We are currently seeking a dedicated P03 equivalent Pasture Agronomist.

• Pay rate 58+p /h + super
• Located in Toowoomba QLD
• ASAP starts until 8 March 2025 assignment with potential to extend, pending business and performance requirements

About the role
As a Pasture Agronomist, you will play a vital role in bolstering the resilience of Queensland's pastures and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts aimed at optimising sown pasture management and enhancing livestock production in Southern Queensland's diverse environments. Your responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with pasture agronomists and beef extension officers to deliver the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program.
• Conduct field-based research and development activities on sown pastures, animal performance, and pasture dieback management.
• Analyse and report outcomes of research and demonstration trials, including maintaining databases, producing figures, and writing extension publications and scientific papers.
• Deliver extension activities to promote the adoption of pasture legumes, improve sown pasture management, manage pasture dieback, and maintain land condition.
• Work effectively as part of the sown pasture team, collaborating with other staff and external organisations.
• Provide technical information and research results on sown pastures to graziers, farm advisors, and colleagues.

About You
To thrive in this role, you need:

• Technical knowledge of sown pasture agronomy and animal production systems in sub-tropical and tropical environments in Australia.
• Strong communication skills for writing technical reports, extension publications, and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of research methodologies applicable to field-based sown pasture production.
• Understanding of agricultural extension methodologies to facilitate the adoption of improved management practices.
• Australian Bachelor degree or higher in Agricultural/Applied/Environmental Science
• Q fever vaccination or evidence of prior immunity
• Ability to work in physically demanding field conditions
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel, including overnight stays
• Current "C" class driver license (manual if automatic only)
• Must have full working rights in Australia.
• Be able to pass and hold national police check.

To apply, please submit with your updated resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Please note this role closes on the Thursday 11th April, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

At HOBAN we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

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