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What this job is
An agronomist advises farmers and agricultural businesses on crop production, soil management, and pest control to optimise yield and sustainability. They conduct field trials, analyse soil and plant samples, and recommend fertiliser regimes, crop varieties, and integrated pest management strategies suited to local conditions and Australian climatic zones. They work across research stations, advisory services, and on-farm consultancy, applying scientific knowledge to solve production problems.
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
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Reporting and Analytics
- Team Collaboration