Technical Services Lead - North

• Exciting opportunity to join a growth area of the Nutrien business
• Highly competitive base salary and incentive package
• Location flexible within QLD | Frequent Travel required

For over 180 years, Nutrien Ag Solutions has been an integral part of the Australian agricultural industry, and we have been committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise to growers and rural producers. 

The Nutrien business is renowned as a leader and pioneer in innovative farm solutions and plant nutrition. We have invested heavily in our own unique range of plant nutrition products and adjuvant, Loveland Agri Products. Our entire range contains innovative technologies that help Australian growers produce high performing, quality crops.

As part of our commitment to investment in and prioritisation of our Proprietary business, we are taking steps to strengthen this part of our operations and are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Services Lead to join our growing team.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Loveland Agri Products Business Lead, the Technical Services Lead plays an important role in the testing and development of crop inputs prior to and during their commercialisation.

In this role you will focus on facilitating pre-commercial applied field research, technical leadership on projects, and developing and transferring knowledge to the sales organisation to ensure products are properly placed, positioned and used by growers via a well-trained sales force.  

Key responsibilities include:
•    Provide technical project leadership across the organisation with a primary focus on innovation, while collaborating with marketing, regulatory, legal, and operations.
•    Lead pre-commercial protocol development in alignment with specific business objectives. 
•    Establish and maintain an applied field research program with contract researchers or on-farm with retailers.
•    Validate, analyse, and summarise field research data with statistical and professional data summaries.
•    Convert data into marketing content, defining the placement, positioning, performance, and value.
•    Active technical leadership and guidance that supports scientifically sound business-based product advancement decisions.
•    Collaborate with retail agronomists for knowledge transfer and training for new products within LPI. 
•    Distribute knowledge and ensure its availability for current and future users. 
•    Assist in documentation and investigation of customer complaints for LPI products.

About You:
•    Qualification in agronomy, soil science, crop science, horticulture, weed science, plant pathology, entomology or related discipline
•    Demonstrated experience in the agricultural industry or university extension with a field research or technical background.
•    A passion for teaching, training and knowledge transfer of applied technical information.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of crops, management practices and cropping systems in the region
•    Strong computer literacy skills 
•    Well-developed analytical skills with strong critical reasoning.
•    Willingness and ability to travel extensively and seasonally
•    Must hold a full unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

Why work for us?
•    A competitive remuneration package 
•    An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day 
•    A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
•    Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network 
•    Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
•    A culture of learning! 

We’re invested in you!
 
We have a strong culture of empowerment where your career is in your own hands - you have the accountability and autonomy to go as far as you’re willing. And we genuinely care about you, with safety our number one priority. If it’s not safe, we don’t do it. We act with integrity.
 
Apply today!

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th March 2025

At Nutrien Ag Solutions we value diversity in our teams and encourage people of all genders and from all backgrounds to apply. At this time only candidates with an existing and future right to work in Australia will be considered.