Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop Agricultural Strategies and Provide Support(30%)
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Scheduleandmonitortheapplication
ofastructuredagriculturalnutrition
program
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Collect&collatesoil;, water & tissue samplingresults
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In conjunction with irrigation department, schedule and adjust irrigation programs to maximise plant health and productivity
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Work with Farm Manager to developand
implementannualpruning
andcrophusbandryprograms,
based
onorchardvariety,ageand
resources
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Document and implement a plant protectionspray
program,assistingfarm
manager to schedule sprays and IPM strategies. Work withSprayteam to ensure chemical use is compliant and effective
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Assist withR&
D,datacollectionandagri
-innovation in priority areas, as directed by business
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Field monitoring and reporting(50%)
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Monitor, evaluate
andreportonapplication
andperformanceofagronomy
schedule, including fertiliser&spray; programs
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Monitor and reportpest &diseaseand; plant healthwithin orchards
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Provide crop forecast, size and quality data for harvest/pack shed requirements, as requested
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Direct and report onexternal
consultantvisits,as
directed by Farm Manager and Agronomy Manager
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Completeformalised reportsto meetcompliance withexternal audit requirements
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Manage and report onfield research trialsas requested by Farm Manager and Agronomy Manager
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Monitor& reportnurserystock development for upcoming plantings
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Undertakingcrop maturity,field sampling & reportingforSales and Quality department
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Ensure compliance with budgetary restrictions for plant protection and otherconsumables
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Document and update technical BMPs & SOPs, as directed by farm manager and agronomy manager
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Health and Safety(3%)
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Support employees and managers to achieve best practice Safety,Healthand Environment outcomes byimplementing protected practices and processes at all times
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Familiarise and understand Company OH & S policies and procedures in line with Nutrano standards
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Trend Analysis(10%)
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Collateand updateall agronomic data (nutrition, sampling, climate, chemical)for analysis
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Collate and reporton
monthlyforecasting,qualityand
production data
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Undertake seasonal reviews of all production data to revise agronomic programs
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Other(7%)
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Assist Farm Manager with supervision of staff, as directed
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Mentor & supervisejunior agronomists& other technical personnelwithin the business.
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Experience and Qualifications:
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Degree in Agronomy, Environmental Science or similar (preferred)
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Knowledge of citrus
agronomy(preferred)
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Experience scheduling & adjusting irrigation programs for orchard horticulture
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Experience and capacity to undertakeregular
fieldscoutingactivities
in Nth Australiaor similarclimate
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Knowledge & identification skills for common orchard pest and diseases
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Demonstrated
experienceoperatingand
reporting forAgritechon a commercial scale
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Experience with formal business reporting of technical data
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Current Driver's Licence.
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ChemCertor equivalent accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
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About us
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About us
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Our people are the heart of our success! Are you passionate about fresh, high-quality produce and looking to make a meaningful impact in the food industry?
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We are dedicated to bringing the best produce from farm to table. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values people, innovation, sustainability, and community. If you're ready to grow your career, and have a one team and safety-first approach, we want to hear from you! Established in ****, Seven Fields Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrano Produce Group, is one of Australia's leading produce companies, founded on a deep respect for our people, our growers, and the communities in which we operate in.
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📌 Agronomist (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Nutrano Produce Group
📍 Bundaberg Central