Agronomist

Posted: 27/03/2023

Closing Date: 26/05/2023

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Murwillumbah

Job Category: Agronomist

McGregor Gourlay is a dynamic and progressive privately-owned Australian agribusiness with branches located across the premier cotton, broad acre, sugar cane, horticulture and livestock regions of North West NSW, the NSW Northern Rivers, and the South West QLD Border Regions.

We offer a highly customer focused approach, specialising in the areas of agricultural chemical, fertiliser, seed, agronomy services, rural merchandise, animal health, livestock, real estate and water equipment. Our team works closely with our clients, whilst partnering with leading service providers, to offer a unique service of retail merchandise, agronomic and digital services, to ensure customers have what they need, when they need it.

With a history of over 125 years of service, staff of more than 100 through the network of 13 branches and associated companies, the McGregor Gourlay team is at the forefront of agriculture, with an outstanding level of experience across a wide range of cropping environments, to assist our customers pioneer production into new areas across the region and maximise the potential of their cropping and livestock operations.

Based across our NSW Northern Rivers Branch’s, you will join a highly experienced and well-respected team of Agronomists located across McGregor Gourlay’s network. You will have the opportunity to provide agronomic and technical support to farmers and producers in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

- Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Working with clients to provide agronomic services with the aim of improving the performance and sustainability of their farming enterprise.
- Providing a wide range of agronomic services.
- Providing advice on rotations, conservation farming and crop protection.
- Working with clients to develop sustainable cropping programs.
- Introducing new techniques, technologies and products to clients to optimise farm productivity and returns.
- Attend and represent the Company at regular internal and industry events.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
The successful applicant will ideally:

- Established yourself as an experienced Agronomist **OR** recently completed tertiary studies in an Agricultural Science based degree.
- A willingness to learn and work within a highly experienced agronomy and Branch team to service the needs of customers and clients.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Well-developed computer skills.
- A current driver’s licence.

We welcome applicants at all stages of their agronomic career, whether you are experienced or looking to kick start your career. McGregor Gourlay offers an attractive salary package, ongoing professional development and long-term career opportunities.