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What this job is
An agricultural consultant provides expert advice to farmers, agribusiness operators and land managers on crop production, livestock management, soil health and farm business planning. They diagnose on-farm problems using field inspection, soil testing and data analysis, then recommend practices aligned with Australian regulatory standards and market conditions. Consultants work across diverse farm types, grains, horticulture, viticulture, dairy, beef, and may specialise in organic certification, water management or export compliance.
Pay
A$2,074 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Advise on fertiliser and herbicidecore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Climate smart agriculture
- Community Development
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Team Collaboration
- Workload Self-Management