The opportunity:
As our Senior Plant Breeder (Citrus) you will:
• Develop superior citrus fruit varieties and rootstocks with improved quality characteristics and strong consumer appeal in domestic and international markets.
• Design, develop and implement innovative and effective plant breeding approaches that delivers a pipeline for releasing new varieties.
• Work collaboratively with the Queensland and national citrus industries to evaluate and drive adoption of new varieties.
• Communicate research and development outputs and outcomes to all stakeholders including growers, industry associations, research partners, funders and the department.
• Foster and maintain relationships with international citrus researchers to support biosecurity preparedness for the Australian citrus industry.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of citrus breeding research projects.
• Lead and develop a small team of dedicated citrus researchers.

What are we looking for?
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess:
• A Degree in science, applied science or rural science from a recognized tertiary institution or equivalent academic qualifications in plant breeding, genetics or similar fields.

You may also have:
• Experience in applied horticultural research, project management, and hands-on field research.
• Experience in preparing and applying for plant breeders rights or similar IP protection would be highly regarded.

You must hold a current "C" class driver's licence.

Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/643463/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025