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Full Time, Continuing. Level 9 - $132,740 to $140,258 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation). Wagga Wagga (AgriPark). Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and soil health? Join us as a Senior Agronomist for the Cool Soil Initiative, where you'll lead and manage farmer engagement across Australia. In this role, you'll lead the recruitment and retention of farmers, collaborate with various networks, build strong relationships, oversee on-farm demonstration sites, facilitate peer learning at grower events, produce technical content, contribute to grant applications, mentor team members, and represent the Cool Soil Initiative in external forums.
Job Responsibility
Manage farmer engagement across Australia
Recruit, onboard, and retain farmers
Provide on-ground support in the Riverina region
Offer expert advice to enhance soil health education
Foster strong communication with farmers, researchers, and stakeholders
Lead the recruitment and retention of farmers
Collaborate with various networks to align grower activities
Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Oversee on-farm demonstration sites
Facilitate peer learning at grower events
Produce technical content tailored to farmer and industry audiences
Contribute to grant applications
Mentor team members
Represent the Cool Soil Initiative in external forums
Requirements
Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, or a related field
Proven experience in agronomy, with a focus on soil health and sustainable agriculture
Strong leadership and project management skills
Be passionate about sustainable agriculture and improving soil health