Senior Research Agronomist (On-farm Research)
Queensland Department of Primary Industries – Toowoomba QLD
As our Senior Research Agronomist (On-farm Research), you will:
* Lead, develop and conduct RD&E projects that support Queensland's growers, agronomists and industry researchers with the data and information they need to develop innovative farming practices and systems that are profitable, productive and sustainable:
o Co-design and co-deliver innovative on-farm research that is both rigorous and relevant to the future challenges faced by Queensland growers, including setting up field trials.
o Develop and deliver theoretically informed extension to facilitate learning and improved decision making.
o Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams, including growers and agronomists, to deliver project outcomes.
* Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with regional grain growers, industry representatives and key research providers.
* Initiate and contribute to project planning and management; taking a lead role to set milestones, prepare budgets and manage project expenditure and research activities as required.
* Communicate effectively through a range of methods and negotiate effectively with staff, managers, clients and stakeholders.
* Evaluate outcomes and prepare project reports for departmental and funding body publications.
* Allocate resources efficiently, ensure timely delivery against competing demands, and handle human resource and operational issues within a dispersed multidisciplinary team.
* Support other Farming System Innovation team projects and activities and contribute to a Departmental culture of; people first, turning up in tough times, being agile and courageous, walk the talk, think globally act locally, in a safe and effective manner.
Technical requirements of the position:
* Extensive knowledge of farming systems in Queensland and challenges to profitability and sustainability for the future and apply it to design relevant and targeted RDE activities and projects.
* Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, field experimentation (small plot through to large commercial scale size).
* Project management skills with demonstrated ability to develop, manage, evaluate, and report on the impacts of a strategic research portfolio in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and participate effectively in a multi-disciplinary RDE team.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate, conduct, manage, report, and publish the scientific outcomes of rigorous field-based research using experimental and on-farm research methods.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and empathy with farmers and agronomists.
* Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight, to service research sites in south-western Queensland.
What we are looking for (qualifications, registrations, experience): There are some qualifications and licences that we see as essential. You must possess a:
* Bachelor degree or higher in Agricultural Science, Applied Science or Rural Science. Broadacre dryland crop research and extension experience is highly desirable.
* A current 'C' class drivers licence (preferably manual) and desirably hold a truck 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.
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