* Permanent Opportunity
* Melbourne Truganina location with regular interstate travel required
* Shape the future of our Fruit & Veg department by optimising the technical journey of our products from source to consumer
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven Fruit & Vegetable Agronomist to join our dynamic Commercial team as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for our fresh produce portfolio. Based at the Melbourne Fresh Distribution Centre, you will act as a vital field specialist, driving upstream improvements across regions, varieties, and farming practices to ensure peak quality and volume availability. This cross-functional role collaborates closely with Technical, Commercial, and Operations teams to bridge the gap between the farm and the shelf.
What you'll do
* Strategy Execution: Develop and lead quality and availability strategies to ensure all categories meet performance targets.
* Technical Leadership: Act as the on-farm expert for pre-harvest agronomy and post-harvest management.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all inbound produce meets strict safety, legality, and brand specifications.
* Customer Excellence: Manage supplier sampling and testing to guarantee product freshness and functionality on the shelf.
* Internal Collaboration: Partner with Buying, Product Development, and Operations to align technical insights with commercial goals.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive a high-performance quality culture across the supply base to improve production standards.
What you'll bring
* Tertiary qualifications
in Horticulture, Agronomy, Food Science (preferred).
- Experience
(direct and hands-on) in Fruit and Vegetables, working within production or post-harvest packing environments in an agronomic or quality management capacity.
- A broad, practical knowledge of major Fruit and Vegetables products and their production methods.
- An understanding of the Australian and New Zealand agricultural and food regulatory environment.
- Experience in applying food safety and regulatory compliance protocols and systems.
- A true passion and genuine interest in food and Fresh Produce.
What you'll experience
* A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
* Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
* 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.
Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.