Parent Seed Production Agronomist

Job description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. Our success as a company relies on the engagement of our employees. We encourage our employees to develop their strengths, and we recognize their achievements. For you, this means a wide variety of job roles, and exciting opportunities for learning and career development.

Description

·  Mount Gambier location
·  Varied role with autonomy to manage the canola seed production process
·  Hands on role including all aspects of farm operations
·  Play a critical role in bringing new seed varieties to the Canadian market
·  Work with a fantastic team where you will continually learn
About BASF

We are the world's leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We help our customers to feed, fuel, build and drive the population.

Our key business units include Agriculture, Construction, Coatings, Mining and we support a diverse range of industries through our Manufacturing Solutions division.
Further information is available at www.basf.com/au

The opportunity

You will be a member of the Contra Season Team, reporting to the Contra Season Manager. In this hands-on role you will have end to end responsibility for the successful production of Parent Seed and F1 Hybrid canola to support our canola business. 

You will be running all aspects of farming operations including site selection, managing the seeding, growing and harvesting processes, management of pests and other risks, ensuring safety and operational procedures are up to date and ensuring machinery and equipment is correctly maintained. 

Based in our regional office in Mount Gambier, you will be a key member of the team supporting our business throughout the process. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide Agronomic insight and make adjustments to ensure an effective production process. You will also foster strong working relationships with partners such as contractors, beekeepers, suppliers and the wider farming community.

This role will have a high degree of autonomy in an expert  team, so you will need to be comfortable managing your time to achieve short and long-term goals and being flexible as required.
If you have a passion for agriculture and are looking for a role with hands-on, end to end operational ownership of the crop production process, while gaining exposure within a large global company, you will thoroughly enjoy this role.

What we are looking for
·  Farming experience
·  A qualification in agronomy and an interest in crop management
·  Willingness to work in a hands-on, field-based role with a focus on production
·  A flexible approach to your work and an understanding of the seasonal nature of crop production
·  The ability and willingness to operate heavy agricultural machinery as required
What's in it for you?

The opportunity to be part of the world’s leading chemical company, based at our Mount Gambier office.   A competitive salary, annual bonus, company vehicle and flexible working environment is on offer for the successful candidate.

How to apply

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. Please note that all applicants require the legal right to work permanently in Australia at the time of applying.

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