Agronomist 35578

Position Title: Agronomist

Position Type: Regular FullTime

Position Location: Ballarat

Requisition ID:35578

About McCain.

At McCain were feeding the world: from French fries to Pizzas we contribute to the important role food plays in peoples lives. Thats why were dedicated to ensuring our core valuesFamily Authentic Trusted and Qualityshine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience a presence in more than 160 countries and a global team of 22000 people our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together along with our business and community partners to bring sustainable growth and positive change today tomorrow and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Why join the McCain family.

• Your Life were here to help you fulfil your potential flourish and thrive in work and life.
• Your Success work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions drive and success.
• Your Impact we want you to make a meaningful lasting impact for you for your colleagues and for the business.

McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain.

About the role.

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

We are seeking an experienced agronomist to play a crucial role in optimizing crop production improving agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable and efficient farming operations. Our Agronomists work closely with farmers agricultural businesses and research institutions to enhance crop yields and quality while minimizing environmental impact and bringing sciences to practice.

The Agronomist seeks to continually expand McCains agriculture purpose living by our values and working towards our strategic agriculture ambitions.

• Provide expertise on crop selection planting and cultivation techniques
• Stay current with agricultural research and technological advancements
• Conduct soil tests to determine nutrient levels and recommend soil amendments
• Promote sustainable farming practices including regenerative farming
• Collaborate with farmers and agricultural businesses to assess their specific needs and challenges
• Provide recommendations and solutions to optimize crop production
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal agricultural regulations and environmental standards
• Conduct workshops training sessions and educational programs for farmers and agricultural staff
• Share knowledge on best practices and new agricultural technologies
• Design and manage onfarm research trials using stateoftheart digital tools
• Support the deployment of novel science and technologies on the farm
• Develop an extension strategy to promote promising agronomy results to growers
• Translate agronomy opportunities into ASP (Agronomy Structured Projects)
• Identify and introduce the best new potato varieties the world has to offer to the McCain global business

Leadership Principles.

Our principles each with related practices guide our actions across the organization. Together they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition curiosity and smart risks we can accomplish goals refine processes and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first showing humility and working together.

We act like owners. Together we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

About you.

Experience:

• Crop and Soil Science knowledge (essential)
• Pathology / Disease Management experience (essential)
• Trial assessment and statistical analysis experience (essential)
• Potato agronomy (desired)

• Precision agriculture and sustainability experience
• New variety development experience
• Digital savvy with a technological mindset
• Food safety experience

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Agriculture Agriculture Business Agronomy or related field is essential (Potatorelated would be even better!

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• A positive attitude even in intense situations with tight deadlines
• Superb organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Can problem solve exercising sound administrative judgement with a sense of urgency
• Strong knowledge of Windows and the Microsoft Office suite
• An adaptable and collaborative style
• Analytical with a resultsoriented mindset
• Digital datadriven with a customer and dataobsessed outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers GPS and smartphone technologies are essential. Understanding of GIS and remote sensing is an asset
• Valid drivers license (required)

The McCain experience.

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individuallyyour impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here you have the opportunity to learn grow and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why were better together.

*We have got this covered! No external agency support is required.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse antiracist inclusive meritbased and equitable workplace. As a global familyowned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family:Agriculture
Division:ANZ
Department:Ballarat Agriculture
Location(s): AU Australia : Victoria : Ballarat
AU Australia : Victoria : Melbourne

Company:McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.