Job Description
Thisis an exciting opportunity to be part of our Tasmania regional team, overseeingthe day-to-day running of our R&D; test plot facility. Working closely with the AppliedResearch Manager and local Agronomy team, you will be responsible formonitoring test plot crops across all four of our berry categories.
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You will beexecuting trials across irrigation, fertigation, and pest and disease programsand working towards putting together best-practice protocols to achieve optimalfruit yield and quality. You will also be supervising and coordinating theday-to-day operational activities of the site including labour
resourcing,planning
and scheduling as well as ensuring compliance with all site safety andmaintenance activities.
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Someof your key duties will extend to:
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Supervising the growing andtrial activities extending to crop husbandry practices
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Contributing to trialparameters including set up, layout and execution plans
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Supervising the planning andharvesting activities on the site
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Collecting and analysing alltrial and harvest data and maintaining data integrity
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Providing regular reports toAgronomy team
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Packingand dispatching of fruit to DC's
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Tobe considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate thefollowing in your application:
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Completion of
tertiaryqualifications
in Agronomy or Plant Science preferred but not essential
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Some research
experiencepreferred
but not essential
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Previous exp.
providingsupervision
to small teams/temp labour
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Chemical
SprayingCertification
preferred but can provide on-the-job training.
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Unrestricted drivers' licence and full Australian workingrights.
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WHY DRISCOLL'S? n
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.
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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.
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Want to join Driscoll's? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people,



we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:
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Paid Parental Leave:
Up to 12 weeks' pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
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Mentoring and Coaching:
Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
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Employee Reward and Recognition:
Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
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Annual Health Program:
Seasonal flu shots onsite
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Study Leave:
Support your educational pursuits
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
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Novated Car Lease:
Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease
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Join a global leading berry brand!
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Based in Evandale, TAS
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Annual incentive program
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THE OPPORTUNITY.... n
Thisis an exciting prospect to be part of our Tasmania regional team, overseeingthe day-to-day running of our R&D; test plot facility. Working closely with the AppliedResearch Manager and local Agronomy team, you will be responsible formonitoring test plot crops across all four of our berry categories.
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You will beexecuting trials across irrigation, fertigation, and pest and disease programsand working towards putting together best-practice protocols to achieve optimalfruit yield and quality. You will also be supervising and coordinating theday-to-day operational activities of the site including labour
resourcing,planning
and scheduling as well as ensuring compliance with all site safety andmaintenance activities.
n
Someof your key duties will extend to:
n
n
Supervising the growing andtrial activities extending to crop husbandry practices
n
Contributing to trialparameters including set up, layout and execution plans
n
Supervising the planning andharvesting activities on the site
n
Collecting and analysing alltrial and harvest data and maintaining data integrity
n
Providing regular reports toAgronomy team
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Packingand dispatching of fruit to DC's
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ABOUT YOU... n
Tobe considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate thefollowing in your application:
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Completion of
tertiaryqualifications
in Agronomy or Plant Science preferred but not essential
n
Some research
experiencepreferred
but not essential
n
Previous exp.
providingsupervision
to small teams/temp labour
n
Chemical
SprayingCertification
preferred but can provide on-the-job training.
n
Unrestricted drivers' licence and full Australian workingrights.
n
WHY DRISCOLL'S? n
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.
n
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.
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Want to join Driscoll's? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:
n
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Paid Parental Leave:
Up to 12 weeks' pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
n
Mentoring and Coaching:
Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
n
Employee Reward and Recognition:
Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
n
Annual Health Program:
Seasonal flu shots onsite
n
Study Leave:
Support your educational pursuits
n
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
n
Novated Car Lease:
Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease
n
n
n
Join a global leading berry brand!
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Based in Evandale, TAS
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Annual incentive program
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Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll's employee.
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Experience the Driscoll's difference.
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📌 Test Plot Supervisor (Tasmania)
🏢 Driscoll's Australia
📍 Tasmania