Nutrien
Technical Agronomist and Project Manager - Mackay, QLD
Field-based agronomy role in Mackay, QLD: advise growers on crop nutrition, weed and pest management, run on-farm visits and field trials, and manage projects supporting Great Barrier Reef water-quality outcomes. Needs an Agricultural Science qualification, proven agronomy experience, and Excel/mapping computer skills.
- Compensation
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- Work setup
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- Seniority
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- Employment
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- Experience
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- Category
- Project management
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Must have
- Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline
- Proven agronomy experience with strong technical expertise and customer relationship skills
- Sound knowledge of crop nutrition, fertiliser, and crop protection products
- Commercially minded, able to identify new business opportunities and grow customer relationships
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
- Passion for sustainable agriculture, nutrient management, crop protection, and environmental stewardship
- Current driver's licence
Nice to have
- Knowledge of sugarcane production systems, Great Barrier Reef initiatives, and water quality programs
- Computer skills – Excel and mapping
Full description
What You'll Do:
- Provide expert agronomic and technical advice to growers across the region.
- Project management, reporting and meeting key milestones.
- Support branch field staff and training needs.
- Laise with Government with legislation requirements and industry bodies.
- Develop crop nutrition, weed, and pest management plans that improve productivity, sustainability, and on-farm performance while ensuring compliance with Great Barrier Reef catchment requirements.
- Support growers in implementing nutrient management strategies and best-practice farming systems that contribute to positive water quality outcomes.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share and customer value.
- Build trusted customer relationships and expand your portfolio through exceptional service and technical expertise.
- Conduct on-farm visits, assess crop performance, and provide tailored recommendations.
- Share technical, seasonal, and market insights to support customer decision-making.
- Coordinate field trials, demonstration sites, grower events, and field days.
- Stay current with agronomic innovations, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
- Computer skills – Excel and mapping would be advantageous.
What You'll Bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
- Proven agronomy experience with strong technical expertise and customer relationship skills.
- Sound knowledge of crop nutrition, fertiliser, and crop protection products.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to identify new business opportunities and grow customer relationships.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Passion for sustainable agriculture, including nutrient management, crop protection, and environmental stewardship.
- Knowledge of sugarcane production systems, Great Barrier Reef initiatives, and water quality programs will be highly regarded.
- Current driver's licence.
What You'll Get:
- Competitive salary package
- Fully maintained company vehicle.
- Access to employee reward and recognition programs.
- Purchased leave options to support greater flexibility and work-life balance.