Job Description

About the Opportunity

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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.

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Responsibilities

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- Provide expert agronomic and technical advice to growers across the region.
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- Project manage activities, report progress, and meet key milestones.
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- Support branch field staff and training needs.
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- Liaise with government, legislation requirements, and industry bodies.
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- Develop crop nutrition, weed, and pest management plans that improve productivity and ensure compliance with Great Barrier Reef catchment requirements.
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- Support growers in implementing nutrient management strategies and best‐practice farming systems that contribute to positive water quality outcomes.
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- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share and customer value.
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- Build trusted customer relationships and expand your portfolio through exceptional service and technical expertise.
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- Conduct on‐farm visits, assess crop performance, and provide tailored recommendations.
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- Share technical, seasonal, and market insights to support customer decision‐making.
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- Coordinate field trials, demonstration sites, grower events, and field days.
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- Stay current with agronomic innovations, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
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- Use computer skills – Excel and mapping are advantageous.
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Qualifications

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- Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
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- Proven agronomy experience with strong technical expertise and customer relationship skills.
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- Sound knowledge of crop nutrition, fertiliser, and crop protection products.
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- Commercially minded, with the ability to identify recent business opportunities and grow customer relationships.
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- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
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- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, high‐performing team.
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- Passion for sustainable agriculture, including nutrient management, crop protection, and environmental stewardship.
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- Knowledge of sugarcane production systems, Great Barrier Reef initiatives, and water quality programs is highly regarded.
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- Current driver's licence.
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Benefits

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- Competitive salary package.
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- Fully maintained company vehicle.
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- Access to employee reward and recognition programmes.
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- Purchased leave options supporting flexibility and work‐life balance.
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- An additional paid day off each year with Nutrien Day.
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- A supportive, flexible, and engaging workplace culture.
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- Ongoing learning, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
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- Opportunities to contribute to local community partnerships and initiatives.
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- A culture that genuinely values growth, safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.
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📌 Nth Qld Farm Services Technical Agronomist - Mackay, QLD
🏢 Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia
📍 Mackay