• Dynamic opportunity to collaborate with leading domestic and international networks in agriculture
• Exciting learning and development pathways with flexible working conditions
• 17% superannuation and leave loading

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 9 - $128,874 to $136,173 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and soil health? Join us as a Senior Agronomist for the Cool Soil Initiative, where you'll lead and manage farmer engagement across Australia. This role is pivotal in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining farmers, while providing on-ground support in the Riverina region. You'll also offer expert advice to enhance soil health education and foster strong communication with farmers, researchers, and stakeholders.

In this role, you'll lead the recruitment and retention of farmers, collaborate with various networks to align grower activities, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. You'll oversee on-farm demonstration sites, facilitate peer learning at grower events, and produce technical content tailored to farmer and industry audiences. Additionally, you'll contribute to grant applications, mentor team members, and represent the Cool Soil Initiative in external forums.

Why join us? Be at the forefront of sustainable agriculture and soil health innovation. Work with a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on farming practices and the environment. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are ready to make a difference and lead the way in sustainable farming, we want to hear from you!

About you

• You will have a degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, or a related field
• Proven experience in agronomy, with a focus on soil health and sustainable agriculture
• Bring Strong leadership and project management skills
• Be passionate about sustainable agriculture and improving soil health

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

General recruitment enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | [email protected]

Role specific enquiries: Matthew Muller | Director, Cool Soils and Sustainability | [email protected]

Closing Date: 11 pm, 25 May 2025