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What this job is
An Agricultural Research Scientist conducts empirical investigations into crop production, livestock management, soil health, pest control, and sustainable farming practices in Australian agricultural settings. They design and execute field trials, laboratory experiments, and observational studies to develop evidence-based solutions for productivity, environmental management, and biosecurity challenges. Their work informs industry best practice, regulatory policy, and commercial product development across broadacre, intensive, and specialty agriculture sectors.
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
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Process Documentation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Reporting and Analytics
- Verbal Communication