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Graduate Agronomist – Horticulture null

Australia, Victoria, Cobram or Shepparton

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AGnVET Services is hirirng for the job of Graduate Agronomist – Horticulture.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
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Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Job Description

AGnVET Agronomists provide advice on soils, plant nutrition, plant growth, insect, disease, and weed management over a range of horticulture cropping systems.

You will be supported by our experienced agronomists and field services team to develop the skills to provide growers with the latest in agricultural technology including a diverse range of crop protection products, seed, fertilizer, and plant nutrition services, providing advanced agronomic advice and solutions.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Provide advanced agronomic advice and solutions to customers
  • Provide input into Agronomy strategies and planning by assisting store managers and Agronomists
  • Support key customer management by assisting in the development of business plans for new customers
  • Communicate with key suppliers and develop demonstration sites.

About you

You must be a recent graduate with tertiary qualifications. You will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, adaptable to change, and have effective interpersonal skills, with a keen interest in agricultural production and technology.

We are seeking people who are passionate about developing their technical, management, and leadership potential. Your demonstrated participation and leadership through extra-curricular activities will also give you an advantage.

About IK Caldwell

I K Caldwell is a part of AGnVET Services Group, an Australian-owned independent agribusiness, providing rural supplies and services.  Established in Forbes NSW in 1915, they have over 60 branches located throughout the Eastern States and their iconic brands include AGnVET Services, IK Caldwell, Wheelhouse Group, AGnVET Rural, and specialist water and irrigation business, Darling Irrigation.

I K Caldwell services clients across a considerable area with branches in Ballarat, Cobram, Corowa, Deniliquin, Moama, Rochester, and Shepparton.  We deliver a range of agronomic and service packages extensively throughout the Goulburn Valley, Northern Victoria, and Southern Riverina regions.

Our extensive agronomic team delivers a range of services for broadacre, horticulture, viticulture, fodder, rice, and summer crop production across these regions. These include on-farm advice on pest, disease, and weed management, crop inspections, farm planning, and recommending in-crop nutrition requirements.

Our diverse range of products and services are brought to life by talented and hardworking people who are passionate about the agricultural industry, all of which make AGnVET Services a rewarding employer in our field.

What’s on offer

You will receive a competitive salary package with a fully maintained company vehicle. You will be provided with ongoing training and development as a key member of our Graduate Agronomy program.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
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Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture