Agronomist

• Leading global brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, North & South America
• Work with industry leaders and learn about berry production!
• Fully maintained vehicle, competitive salary, and annual incentive program

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about agronomy and eager to make an impact? Join our NSW team in Coffs Harbour as an Agronomist to help drive the growth and success of our growers in this region. In this rewarding role, you’ll be working closely with our berry growers by providing in-field technical support, ensuring that best practice agronomic principles are followed to achieve exceptional plant yield and growth. You will benefit from the guidance of experienced technical leads, along with access to internal mentorship and hands-on training designed to strengthen your technical expertise and practical skills.

Some of your key duties in this role will extend to:

• Conducting regular field visits, interacting directly with growers to understand their unique needs, and providing tailored recommendations based on their specific circumstances.
• Utilising your knowledge of agronomic principles to assist growers in optimising crop production, resolving challenges, and implementing cutting-edge farming techniques extending to nutrition, pest & disease, and plant health programs. 
• Driving grower activities, including crop forecasting, plant supply coordination, and participating in annual planning meetings.
• Disseminating Food Quality Standards, guidelines and protocols, and assisting in the development of site documentation and protocols.
• Providing regular technical observational and operational reports to the regional management team.
• Staying up to date with the latest advancements in agricultural technologies, market trends, and scientific research, and sharing these insights to your team and growers. 

ABOUT YOU

To be considered you will need to be able to demonstrate the following in your application:

• Tertiary qualifications in Agronomy or Plant Science preferred but not essential.
• Experience in related roles within the industry will also be considered
• Proficiency in the use of Excel – basic level
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work under limited supervision.
• Unrestricted drivers’ licence and full Australian working rights.

This role is ideal for those taking their first step into agronomy or professionals in the industry looking to transition into an agronomist position. Whether you’re seeking your first technical role or planning a career pivot, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT US

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries.  Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

BENEFITS

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
• Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
• Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite 
• Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.