Senior Agronomist
Ballarat, Vic
1. Western Districts region of Victoria – Centrally Located to the Ballarat, Grampians, Great Ocean Road
2. Excellent Schooling, Healthcare and within easy proximity to Major Centres
3. Market Leading Retailer of Agricultural Supplies and Services
4. Australia’s most Productive Farming districts
5. A Dedicated, Passionate and Community-Minded Company
6. $150 – $200 Plus Package
7. Candidates needing to relocate are strongly encouraged to apply and relocation support will be negotiated
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8. Western Districts region of Victoria – Centrally Located to the Ballarat, Grampians, Great Ocean Road
9. Excellent Schooling, Healthcare and within easy proximity to Major Centres
10. Market Leading Retailer of Agricultural Supplies and Services
11. Australia’s most Productive Farming districts
12. A Dedicated, Passionate and Community-Minded Company
13. $150 – $200 Plus Package
14. Candidates needing to relocate are strongly encouraged to apply and relocation support will be negotiated
About the Company
Our client is a private rural retail and service business supplying all seed, chemical, fertiliser and animal production requirements as well as general merchandise, fencing, and grain storage/handling equipment.
About the role
To be the leader of the Field Services team and operate within the whole business in a leadership and mentor position, developing and empowering other agronomists, graduates and employees within the whole business.
Main Responsibilities
15. Manage a farming client base and facilitate agronomy services
16. Create demand through applying in-depth technical knowledge of crops and input products; their applications, benefits, and agronomic advantages
17. Create and continually improve crop & pasture plans for clients
18. Communicate with employees, peers, suppliers and industry resources to ensure knowledge base is extensive
19. Leadership Field services team – encouraging team mindset for all business activities and teams
Requirements
Education / Experience / Skills
20. Technical and Industry skills: 5 – 15 years practical experience or more in commercial agronomy role
21. Preferred – Tertiary qualification in related field, such as: B Ag Sci, B App Sci (Ag) or demonstrated equivalent essential
22. Forklift licence, Agsafe accreditation
23. Sound knowledge of high rainfall cropping and pasture farming systems
24. Demonstrated experience and ability in leadership, communication, record keeping, and client management skills
Application
Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd thanks all applicants.