The opportunity:
As our PO4 Senior Research Agronomist (On-farm Breeding Research), you will:
• Coordinate and provide leadership to the team of researchers and breeding technical officers in Warwick, Toowoomba, Kingaroy, Redland Bay and Emerald who contribute research outcomes to statewide pulse breeding programs.
• Provide agronomic management of pulse breeding trials.
• Co-design, co-deliver, execute and manage on-farm breeding yield trials, disease nurseries and pure varietal seed production.
• Effectively collect, collate, evaluate and curate all breeding datasets and maintain breeding data management systems using appropriate computer and scientific technology.
• Initiate, conduct, manage and report the scientific outcomes of rigorous field-based research using experimental and on-farm research methods.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with landholders, external trial providers and numerous DPI facility managers to achieve project outcomes.
• Support and contribute to pulse research project milestones that foster a Departmental culture of team achievement and ethical conduct.
• Deliver budgets and project management outcomes in an effective and safe manner.
• Undertake supervision and direction of technical staff.
Technical Requirements of the role:
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, conduct, manage and report the scientific outcomes of rigorous field-based research using experimental and on-farm research methods.
• Have in-depth agronomic knowledge of Queensland pulse farming systems and the factors that drive profitability, productivity and sustainability.
• Project management skills with demonstrated ability to develop, manage, evaluate and report on the impacts of a strategic research portfolio in a complex organizational environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary RDE team, work independently when required and supervise other project staff.
• Experience in management of big data.
• Skills in being able to operate farm machinery would be advantageous.
There are some qualifications and licences that we see as essential. You must possess a:
• A Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Agricultural Science, Applied Science or Rural Science in a field relevant to the position from a recognised tertiary institution. Broadacre dryland pulse research and breeding experience is highly desirable.
• Current 'C' class drivers' licence (preferably manual) and desirably hold a fork-lift licence
Why work for us:
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
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Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/672093/25
Closing Date: Friday, 2 January 2026