Passionate about sustainable agriculture and experienced in modelling?
Join our Paddock to Reef Modelling team.
As a senior team member, you'll help deliver the science underpinning the Reef **** Water Quality Improvement Plan.
Working with catchment modelling and water quality monitoring specialists, you'll assess how farm management practices influence water quality and greenhouse gas emissions across Great Barrier Reef catchments.
We're seeking an experienced agricultural modeller and skilled programmer with knowledge of crop production, hydrology, water quality and soil science.
Key responsibilities
Apply agricultural models such as APSIM using landscape and land-use data
Develop efficient, well-documented code in C#, R or Python
Analyse large and complex datasets
Provide technical advice to stakeholders and partners
Your contribution as Senior Scientist - Agricultural Systems Modeller
You will model the impacts of farm management practice changes on water quality and greenhouse gas emissions across the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
The Paddock Modelling Team is responsible for integrating new data and innovative approaches to improve modelling of nutrient and sediment losses from sugarcane, banana and grain farming systems.
The team works closely with catchment-scale modellers, as well as agricultural and water quality monitoring teams, within the Paddock to Reef Integrated Monitoring and Modelling Program (Paddock to Reef | Reef **** Water Quality Improvement Plan).




Key Responsibilities
Use agricultural models such as APSIM, integrating landscape and land-use data
Develop efficient, well-documented code in C#, R or Python
Analyse large and complex datasets
Provide technical advice to key stakeholders
Contribute to a positive, safe, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
What's in it for you?
This is an opportunity to work with committed and dedicated scientists and researchers in a energetic and collaborative environment that supports innovation, creative thinking and respect for team members.
About You
We are seeking a motivated scientist with:
Demonstrated experience using APSIM and a strong understanding of agricultural systems and sciences
Proven programming skills and experience managing and analysing large datasets
A track record of high-quality scientific writing and oral presentations
Experience identifying complex problems and developing practical solutions through research, analysis and critical evaluation of technical information and data
Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders across the scientific community and industry
A commitment to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion, contributing to a culture of innovation, respect and collaboration.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/*********
Closing Date: Friday, 25 September ****
Occupational group
Sciences
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📌 Senior Scientist (Agricultural Systems Modeller) - Flexible (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane