Pasture Argonomist

Join our dynamic team at Agri-Science Queensland, where we are committed to enhancing pasture resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. We are currently seeking a dedicated P03 equivalent Pasture Agronomist.
- Pay rate 58+p /h + super
- Located in Toowoomba QLD
- ASAP starts until 8 March 2025 assignment with potential to extend, pending business and performance requirements

**About the role**
As a Pasture Agronomist, you will play a vital role in bolstering the resilience of Queensland's pastures and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts aimed at optimising sown pasture management and enhancing livestock production in Southern Queensland's diverse environments. Your responsibilities include:

- Collaborate with pasture agronomists and beef extension officers to deliver the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program.
- Conduct field-based research and development activities on sown pastures, animal performance, and pasture dieback management.
- Analyse and report outcomes of research and demonstration trials, including maintaining databases, producing figures, and writing extension publications and scientific papers.
- Deliver extension activities to promote the adoption of pasture legumes, improve sown pasture management, manage pasture dieback, and maintain land condition.
- Work effectively as part of the sown pasture team, collaborating with other staff and external organisations.
- Provide technical information and research results on sown pastures to graziers, farm advisors, and colleagues.

**About You**
To thrive in this role, you need:

- Technical knowledge of sown pasture agronomy and animal production systems in sub-tropical and tropical environments in Australia.
- Strong communication skills for writing technical reports, extension publications, and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of research methodologies applicable to field-based sown pasture production.
- Understanding of agricultural extension methodologies to facilitate the adoption of improved management practices.
- Australian Bachelor degree or higher in Agricultural/Applied/Environmental Science
- Q fever vaccination or evidence of prior immunity
- Ability to work in physically demanding field conditions
- Willingness to undertake frequent travel, including overnight stays
- Current "C" class driver license (manual if automatic only)
- Must have full working rights in Australia.
- Be able to pass and hold national police check.