Seed Production Agronomist/Field Officer

Bejo Aus seeks a motivated individual to join its Seed Production team as an Agronomist/Field Officer. The position, based in Bejo, Australia’s Richmond location just outside of Hobart, involves supporting the production of seed crops by providing high-level agronomic advice. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing a variety of crops to help Bejo Australia meet the company's forecast requirements for yield, quality, and financial outcomes.

Bejo Aus, a subsidiary of Bejo Zaden, a leading global seed company based in the Netherlands, has been in business for over 100 years. The company is committed to producing high-quality vegetable seeds suitable for various growing conditions and markets worldwide. As a member of the Bejo family, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse group of professionals passionate about agriculture and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides agronomic and technical advice to support quality Seed Production on leased fields and grower-contracted areas.
• Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates weekly activities with the field operations team.
• Supports operational coordinators in efficiently planning, preparing, planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops using Bejo's IT resources.
• Implements chemical and hygiene programs by keeping up with agricultural practices and collaborating on crop programs.
• Communicates with pollination suppliers for forecasts and services.
• Collaborates with Field Operations to supervise work teams and colleagues as per Bejo procedures and safety culture when required.
• Provides sound planning at all levels to enhance organizational coordination and increase efficiencies.
• Supports and leads in the use of farm management software.

Communication:

• Effectively communicates with growers, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Maintains strong relationships with growers and landlords.
• Builds working relationships with other seed companies to maintain isolation boundaries.

As this is a leadership position, you will be instrumental in helping to maintain a safe working environment and culture, including using Bejo’s safety app, and undertaking crop and job site assessments. 

Who Should Apply? To be considered, applicants should have:

• A degree in agriculture, applied science, agronomy, plant protection, or a related discipline.
• Agronomic experience in horticulture, broadacre row cropping, or irrigated farming practice, with experience in hybrid Seed Production, is considered favourably.
• Strong time management and project management skills, with the ability to work as part of a team yet be comfortable working autonomously.
• Self-motivation, a high degree of initiative, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain and build relationships, both internally and externally.
• Permanent residency, a valid Australian driver’s license, and proficiency in using a range of Microsoft Office applications.

For more details, please contact Maddy Castle at ************@bejo.com.au.