AddressJOB TITLE:Agricultural Consultant
JOB TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Quairading
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide agronomic advice and consulting to customers and growers
- Collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil and other factors affecting production
- Advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options
- Advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
- Studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, and the growth and health of forest trees
- Studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal, crop and forest production
- Developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production
- Investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace, and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- Support, develop, and coach colleagues
- Other tasks as directed.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
- Minimum Diploma Of Agriculture
- High Risk Work Licence
- HR WA Drivers’ license
- First aid certificate (desirable)
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role or industry
- Field agronomy
- Management experience (highly desirable)
Skills:
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Minimum basic MYOB skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Organised and able to meet deadlines
- Current knowledge of broadacre farming and horticulture growing practices
