Perfection Fresh Australia Pty Ltd is a leading Australian fresh produce company specialising in the growing, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of premium-quality fruit and vegetables. The company is committed to sustainable horticultural practices, ethical sourcing, and innovation, working closely with growers and industry partners to deliver high-quality produce while promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and safety. We are seeking a full time Research, Development & Analysis Manager to join our berry division. In this role, you will lead the design, coordination, and analysis of berry research, trial, and performance programs across Perfection Fresh Australia-owned farms and selected third-party growers. This role will be based in Caboolture, QLD.

Base salary: $79,423 per annum (plus super)

Main Responsibilities:

· Determine, implement and monitor berry research and development strategies, trial programs and project plans aligned with commercial and production objectives.

· Develop and coordinate research projects and variety trials across company farms and grower sites, including trial design, methodologies, timelines and data collection.

· Lead and coordinate research activities by working with farm managers, growers, breeders, nursery partners and technical stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

· Assess the effectiveness and commercial outcomes of research and development activities by evaluating varietal performance, yield, quality, harvest efficiency,



labour productivity and grower returns.

· Collect, analyse and interpret research and production data to identify trends, evaluate trial outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.

· Evaluate new berry varieties and production practices and recommend commercialisation strategies and operational improvements based on research findings.

· Provide technical advice and research-based recommendations to management, production teams and growers on varietal selection, production practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Monitor emerging developments in berry production, breeding programs and research methodologies, and assess their potential application to the organisation's research priorities.

· Prepare and maintain research reports, trial records, databases and technical documentation, and communicate research findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualification and Experience:

· A bachelor's in a related field to horticultural/agricultural science.

· At least 2 years of work experience in horticulture, agriculture, berry production, agronomy, research and development, trial coordination, data analysis or a closely related technical role.

Ideal Skills and Attributes:

· Strong data collection, analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to convert data into practical operational recommendations.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $79,423.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Research Product & Analysis Manager - Perfection Fresh Australia (Caboolture)
🏢 Perfection Fresh Australia
📍 Caboolture