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REGIONAL RESEARCH AGRONOMIST

• $92,253 – $111,619 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed Term, Three Years
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Mildura (flexibility may be available)

The position of Regional Research Agronomist is part of the Agriculture Victoria Research Division’s Plant Production Sciences Branch in the Employment, Investment & Trade Group.

The Employment, Investment and Trade Group delivers programs and services to grow the Victorian economy.  Its focus is on creating jobs and raising incomes through industry development, targeted investment and increasing the export value of Victorian firms.

In this position, you will –

• Work in the low rainfall grain production zone of southern Australia.
• Develop regional access to agronomy skills.
• Improve adoption of research outcomes by industry.
• Design and implement crop agronomy field trails and demonstrations.

The successful applicant will have extensive research and development experience in grain production agronomy in low rainfall zones, and an awareness of production issues.  They will have broad experience of research, development and practice change principles and practices applicable to the grains sector, and be an experienced project manager.  Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills are needed, as are well-developed oral and written communication skills.  A degree in science, agricultural science, or an equivalent science qualification relevant to grain crop production is required for this position.

Located on the Murray River, the multicultural regional city of Mildura has a median house price of $255,000 and offers affordable housing, excellent recreational and educational facilities. 

For a confidential discussion, please call James Nuttall, Senior Regional Research Agronomist, on 03 5362 2162 or 0409 423 541.

For further information on the position, including a position description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and refer to 020602.

In addition to a CV, applicants are advised to provide a document outlining their skills and experience relating to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description.

Applications close at midnight on 30 July 2017 and must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.