About the role
Our client is seeking a commercially driven Agricultural Consultant to lead high‑value advisory and commercial strategy outcomes across the North Burnett region. This role is aligned to an experienced professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial leadership, client portfolio management, and regional business development capability.
The position operates at a senior level, partnering with progressive growers and agribusiness stakeholders across citrus, tree crops, and mixed farming systems. You will deliver independent, evidence‑based agricultural consulting while influencing production strategy, input efficiency, risk management, and profitability at a whole‑of‑business level. The role includes responsibility for managing key client relationships, guiding less experienced consultants, and contributing to regional commercial planning.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of senior‑level agricultural consulting services, providing independent, strategic advice on crop production systems, soil and plant nutrition, irrigation efficiency, and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) consistent with ANZSCO .
* Analyse whole‑of‑farm performance, financial drivers, and production systems to identify opportunities for profitability improvement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency for commercial farming enterprises.
* Design and oversee complex, fee‑for‑service consulting programs, including diagnostic assessments, strategic farm plans, and performance reporting with clearly defined commercial outcomes.
* Manage and grow a portfolio of key commercial clients across the Mundubbera and wider North Burnett region, acting as a trusted senior advisor to business owners and farm management teams.
* Provide leadership and technical guidance to junior consultants and agronomy staff, supporting capability development and consistency of advisory standards.
* Contribute to regional business planning, including forecasting, demand analysis, and identification of new consulting and advisory service opportunities.
* Engage with suppliers, research bodies, and industry partners to ensure advisory recommendations remain current, commercially relevant, and aligned with best practice.
* Represent our client at industry forums, grower groups, and field days, delivering presentations and contributing to thought leadership within the regional agricultural sector.
* Ensure all consulting activities comply with workplace health and safety requirements, AgSafe standards, and relevant industry regulations.
Education / Experience / Skills
* Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related discipline, consistent with ANZSCO – Agricultural Consultant.
* Extensive professional experience (typically 7+ years) providing agricultural consulting or senior agronomic advisory services to commercial farming enterprises.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic, independent advice across complex production systems and large‑scale horticultural or mixed farming operations.
* Strong commercial acumen, including analysis of farm profitability, cost structures, and capital investment decisions.
* Proven experience managing senior client relationships and influencing business‑level decision‑making.
* Leadership capability, including mentoring or supervising consultants or agronomy professionals.
* High‑level written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of professional reports and presentations.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high‑value consulting engagements concurrently.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant agricultural, financial, or CRM systems.
* Current valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly within the North Burnett region.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $105,000 – $135,000 per annum plus superannuation (12%), commensurate with seniority and experience.
Fully maintained company vehicle.
Company phone and laptop provided.
Eligibility for performance‑based incentives aligned to consulting and regional business outcomes.
Permanent full‑time position (minimum 38 hours per week plus reasonable additional hours).
Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing...
Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd thanks all applicants. However, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
For confidential enquiries
Call Nick, Andrew, Peter, Cameron or Wayne on and email your resume in Word format to quoting J3667 or apply via
About Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd
Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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