Technical Agronomist – Cotton
Deliver high quality variety trials in the region
· Cotton agronomy
· Field trial program – research and development
· Location – SW Queensland (e.g., St George region)
The Company
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.
Their people, growers and industry are at the centre of what they do, relishing every opportunity to make a positive difference to the industry and regional communities that help it thrive.
With a new strategic plan, their efforts are focused on delivering world leading cotton varieties; technologies that help address production constraints, and high-quality cotton planting seed. The business has now transitioned to an organisational structure based around supply chain to focus on core business areas, one of which is agronomy.
The agronomy team is split with two focus areas, technical and commercial.
The Role
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.
Key responsibilities associated with this role include:
· 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
The Person
To be successful in the role you will ideally have:
· 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.
To enable you to be fully effective in the role you will be provided with a fully maintained company vehicle (which includes some personal use), phone, computer, and iPad.
The role is home office based at St George, with regular travel within the region.
Come and join a dynamic team which is driven by the behavioural attributes of integrity, trust, respect, inclusion, safety, heath, innovation, excellence, leadership and collaboration – delivering the latest trial data to industry.
For confidential enquiries and a copy of the Position Description, please phone Al Kellaway on 1300 380 701 or apply via rimfireresources.com.au
