About Us:

Van Schaik’s Bio Gro is a family-owned business and industry leader in the development and manufacture of quality products from organics tailored to a wide range of growing media, soil amendments and biological liquid stimulants, with sites in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Newbridge Victoria, and Dandenong, Victoria.

At the core of everything we do, lies a deep commitment to sustainability and the environment for future generations. This is underpinned by our key philosophy of Recover, Refine and Reapply. Together with our valued employees, customers, and partners, we will continue to set sustainable standards for our industry and for our future.

About the Role:

Bio Gro is currently looking for an Agricultural Graduate to join the team at our Mount Gambier, South Australia site.

The successful applicant will join Bio Gro's Agriculture Division, designed to provide broad practical experience across sales and marketing, operations, research and quality assurance.

The role provides exposure to the agricultural supply chain from product development and production through to marketing, sales and customer outcomes, while developing the technical, commercial and operational skills required to build a successful career in agriculture.

The Agricultural Graduate will work with growers, farmers, agronomists, rural retailers, distributors, industry partners and Bio Gro's internal teams. The role will operate across pastures and livestock systems, broadacre cropping and horticulture, with a particular focus on soil health, organic matter, nutrient cycling, biological activity, soil structure and the role of organic inputs within productive and sustainable farming systems.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

- Develop broad practical knowledge of Bio Gro's agricultural products,



markets and operations

- Build capability across sales, marketing, operations, research and quality assurance

- Support the Agriculture team in developing and maintaining customer and industry relationships

- Assist with agricultural research, trials, demonstrations and data collection

- Develop an understanding of product quality, specifications and quality assurance processes

- Gain practical understanding of agricultural production systems and customer requirements

- Identify opportunities for improved products, processes and customer outcomes.

About you:

- University degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Horticulture or related discipline

- Strong interest in agronomy, soil health and sustainable farming systems

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Willingness to learn and develop new skills

- Practical and hands-on approach

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

- Valuable attention to detail and organisational skills

- Confidence communicating with customers, growers and industry stakeholders

- Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks

- Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team

- Willingness to travel and spend time working in the field.

To apply please submit your written application addressing the above criteria - and include your resume and 2 current references.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing a safe working environment for all employees.

To all recruitment agencies: Bio Gro does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward any resumes or applications to any of our advertised or vacant jobs. Bio Gro is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

📌 Agricultural Graduate (Mount Gambier)
🏢 Van Schaik's Bio Gro
📍 Mount Gambier