Redland overview

Redland is headquartered in Brisbane and grows, harvests, packs and markets citrus, pome fruit, table grapes, stone fruit and kiwifruit which are produced on our farms in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Redland is Australian-owned with a vision of being the producer of the world’s most desired fruit. Our purpose is to relentlessly invest in producing better quality fruit to meet this vision: everybody, every decision, every day.

People make our business and we want our people to embody the Redland Values:

Make it happen:

We take action. We are direct and frank. We plan ahead and deliver on time. We never give up

Built to last from the ground up:

We are detail-oriented. We think in decades, not years. We look for opportunities. We do it right first time.

Win as a team:

We select and build our team for the long term. We put the team first and celebrate the wins. We hold each other accountable. We turn up prepared and ready.

Never satisfied:

We ask why and challenge the status quo. We are continuously improving. We believe yesterdays’ success is todays minimum standard. We are always learning.

We love it:

We take pride in everything. We let our passion drive us. We have a good time. We make every day count.

Role Description

This position offers an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical, commercial setting while developing key skills in agricultural research and management. The primary responsibility of this role is to drive technical programs in relation to tree and soil health to maintain the consistency of quality and meet all standards for the export and domestic markets, through:

· Soil, leaf, and fruit monitoring for disease, pests, and weeds;

· Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data samples of plant, soil, and other factors affecting production to assist the Senior Agronomist in decision making for orchard nutrition and pest/disease management;

· Pest and disease mapping, monitoring, and the implementation of sound pest and disease reduction strategies based on empirical data;

· Studying and trialling new methods and products to ensure there are continued improvements to orchard health, nutrient levels, soil structure, and pest/disease pressures;

· Implementation of IPM programs using science-based tools, analysis of data, and performing trials to ensure best practice;

· Delivery of a measurement-based approach to pathogen management, pest reduction, and nutrition management.

· Assisting with general farm hand duties, orchard administration and irrigation duties as required

· Ensuring a high level of compliance with Health and Safety requirements at all times

Essential criteria:
The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree with 5+ years of agricultural and horticultural experience.

Competencies:

· Extensive Fieldwork

· Strong Analytical Skills

· Independent Work Ethic

· Collaborative Mindset

· Adaptability and Continuous Learning