" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAgronomy Development Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22016\"\u003e Agribusiness \u0026amp; Farming \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22017\"\u003e Agronomist \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22018\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22019\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence crop quality, processing performance and supply continuity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead variety trials and seed development with growers and research partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn agronomic research and data into practical commercial gains.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Client\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is an established Australian food manufacturer with a strong national presence. It works closely with growers, seed suppliers and research partners to secure quality raw materials. This integrated supply chain makes agronomy central to product quality, reliable supply and manufacturing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an outstanding opportunity to connect field production with manufacturing performance. Based at the potato production facility, you will lead agronomic development across the potato supply chain, working with growers and internal teams to improve raw material quality, factory efficiency and supply reliability. You will also help shape variety and seed development, research partnerships and the national agronomy strategy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop agronomic recommendations to improve dry matter, fry colour, defects, yield and storage performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate new varieties and manage field trials with growers, seed breeders and research partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide growers on crop performance, quality standards, production targets and supply commitments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with Production, Quality, Technical and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and improve processing outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead research and innovation projects, report results and turn agronomic data into practical business recommendations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDegree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Plant Breeding or a related discipline.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive to ten years\u0026rsquo; experience in commercial agronomy, potato production, crop development or agricultural supply chains.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in variety evaluation, seed development and field trials.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of crop production, irrigation, nutrition and integrated pest management, with the ability to analyse data and influence stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood manufacturing, FMCG or research partnership experience will be well regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRemuneration \u0026amp; Location\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based at Sydney, NSW. Remuneration will be discussed with the preferred candidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please apply via the SEEK Apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Damien Carpenter, Senior Agribusiness Consultant, Agricultural Appointments, on 0477 145 332 or email damien@agri.com.au.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"931890\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "