Pyrenees Hay Australia
is a leading Australian exporter specialising in oaten hay and cereal straw export to global markets.
We are seeking apractical, hands-on operatorto join our team in ahybrid rolethat supports both our Victorian grower network and our export packing operations in Avoca Victoria.
About the Role
This position operates acrossfield, supply, and site-based operations, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality hay (and straw) from paddock through to export processing.
You will work directly with growers while also contributing on-site inquality control, inventory management, and some logistics coordination.
This is not a purely office-based role—it is suited to someone comfortable workingin the paddock and in an operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Hay Procurement & Grower EngagementBuild and maintain solid relationships with growers
Source, test, evaluate, document and purchase hay /straw in line with export specifications.
Inspect crops to assess yield, quality potential, paddock contamination etc.
Identify and develop new grower supply opportunities
Quality Control (Site-Based)Assess incoming hay and straw against purchase specifications and assign into grades
Monitor quality indicators including moisture, colour, stem thickness, and any contamination
Work with operations staff to maintain export-quality standards
Supply & Logistics CoordinationAssist with planning and coordinating delivery of hay to site
Support scheduling and supply flow to meet processing requirements
Work closely with management on supply planning
Operations & AdministrationAssist with hay stocktakes and inventory tracking
Maintain accurate grower, purchase, and product records
Support general site functions as required




About You
Background inagriculture, cropping, forage, or a related industry
Practical experience withhay or fodder production and quality assessment
Aself-starterwith a strong work ethic and a natural drive to stay productive
Ability tonegotiate commercially sound, mutually beneficial outcomeswith growers under management guidance.
Strong attention to detail and sound practical decision-making ability
Well-developed communication and organisational skills
Microsoft Excel
Cloud-based systems (e.g. Dropbox)
General record-keeping and reporting tools
Comfortable working acrossfield, site, and office environments
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
OK to travel for up to a few days at a time.
This role requires an existing, working understanding of hay and forage systems.
While further skills will be developed on the job, applicants should already be capable of makingpractical, common-sense quality assessments with confidence.
Why Join PHA?
Diverse, hands-on role acrossfield and operational environments
Opportunity to be part of agrowing export-focused agribusiness
Direct involvement in thefull supply chain—from paddock to export
Long-term career development within the forage sector
Remuneration
Base salary of$80,000 – $110,000 + superannuation, depending on experience
Company Ute, mobile phone, laptop, and hay testing equipmentprovided
Lucrative per-tonne bonus structure, with the ability and expectation to increase total earnings byup to 50% on top of the base salary(quite achievable for high performers)
Opportunities forinterstate travel.
Potential forinternational travelto meet clients and develop a deeper understanding of export quality requirements
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📌 Hay Procurement & Quality Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Pyrenees Hay Australia
📍 Victoria