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Form of workWho will you work for?
A leading Australian agribusiness that breeds, produces and markets high quality seed products. This business delivers high yielding, innovative crop solutions to farmers through a respected brand of products. This agribusiness works closely with farmers, public and private companies to provide innovative solutions to the broadacre farming community. They are renowned for the platform they provide for their employees to learn, develop and progress.
The role itself?
Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful person will need to:
Design and evaluate; Serial Planting/Female Yield/Producibility Improvement trials
Record all crop data in a timely, accurate and efficient manner and in accordance with company procedures
identify appropriate trial site locations with consideration of Seed production locations, achievable data (and its value), reliability of data, and cost management to obtain the most reliable and relevant data as efficiently as possible
Ensure suitable trial layouts are prepared in Agrobase/Phenome, along with racking plan, field plan, and planting plan; with consideration of manageability in terms of size, shape in relation to planting, harvesting, observations and cost management during season. This will ensure trials are well planned, laid out and easy to manage cost effectively
Ensure that appropriate and accurate field notes from trials e.g. flowering notes, agronomic notes, disease ratings, as well as plot quality ratings relevant to later season analysis to provide auxiliary information alongside yield data to assist in parental line assessment
Maintain knowledge of use of Agrobase/Phenome software to enable efficient and accurate design of trials
Ensure that all administrative functions are carried out in a timely, accurate and efficient manner in accordance with company procedures
Ensure adherence and compliance with all current policies and procedures at all times
Have the ability to operate all company equipment and assets accurately and safely
Manage support staff and provide opportunities so they can learn, improve and develop both themselves and in their role
What kind of person will fit the role?
The suitable candidate will:
Have tertiary education in agricultural science and past experience in the Australian agricultural industry
Have at least 2 years experience in broadacre production, research or extension agronomy
Be a person with strong accuracy, attention to detail and analytical skills
Be a confident, calculated professional with an innate ability to self-reflect and assess
Have a high level analytical and problem solving abilities with excellent time, organisational and people management skills
Have a commercial Spray Operators License; Chemcert accreditation; High Risk Work License – Forklift Operation would be preferable
How will you be rewarded?
You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), a full maintained vehicle, 9.5% superannuation and outstanding professional development opportunities.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 ***
***********@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
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