[Hiring] Technical Agronomist @Cotton Seed Distributors

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated Agronomist to join our team in Central Queensland. This permanent, full-time position is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in our region.

• Cotton agronomy
• Field trial program – research and development
• Location – SW Queensland (e.g., St George region)

Within the Technical agronomy team there is now a vacancy for a Technical Agronomist, to cover the Southern Qld cotton region, home based at St George. Reporting to the Technical Agronomist Lead, the role involves delivering variety trials with high scientific rigour, to ensure ability to communicate their performance, fit and specific management requirements to optimise yield and quality.

• Integrity of scientifically sound trial data
• Interpretation of complex datasets, identifying trends and drawing conclusions
• Ensuring precision in gathering, recording and managing data
• Operation of field and analytical equipment
• Communication of technical information through reports, presentations and briefings, tailored to the audience

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with cotton
• An understanding of agronomy and cotton production principles
• At least 3 years technical/R&D experience
• Comfort with Microsoft Office tools and CRM software

Requirements

• Fully maintained company vehicle (which includes some personal use)
• Phone, computer, and iPad provided
• Home office based at St George, with regular travel within the region

Benefits

• Join a dynamic team driven by integrity, trust, respect, inclusion, safety, health, innovation, excellence, leadership, and collaboration
• Deliver the latest trial data to industry

Company Description

Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) is a leading seed and technology company, enabling Australian growers to produce the most desirable, profitable and sustainable cotton. Established in 1967, they maximise value for their customers and industry, creating future solutions to improve the competitiveness of Australian cotton and ensure reliable high quality cotton seed supply.

• Focus on delivering world leading cotton varieties
• Technologies that help address production constraints
• High-quality cotton planting seed
• Organisational structure based around supply chain to focus on core business areas, one of which is agronomy