R&D and Agronomy Projects Manager

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia United Exports Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced R&D and Agronomy Projects Manager to join our team at United Exports. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our portfolio of patented and licensed blueberry varieties, overseeing trial sites, and improving agronomic practices to maximize yield and quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ongoing testing and research of owned patented licensed varieties of blueberries in terms of trial sites to aid varietal development, selection, and innovation.
  • Contribute to the breeding and selecting of correct OZblu varieties, keeping in mind growing conditions, best farming practices, and retailer needs.
  • Data collection and variety development for all regions in terms of trials to aid varietal selection and sufficient production support.
  • Set up and management of integrated R&D trial blocks in Western Australia and templatize models into international markets.
  • Manage Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR) status of new varieties in new regions.
  • Support new and current global projects by contributing to planning budgets, creating proposals, providing guidance, and overall reporting.
  • Oversee the operations of all trial sites by guiding and supporting the R&D team in the research & development initiatives across multiple commodities and sites.
  • Fulfill a full agronomic support role to the Australian farms in terms of improving agronomy practices, yield improvements, and achieving maximum return for each variety.
  • Support nursery operations on United Exports-owned nurseries in South Africa and Australia.
Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary degree in agriculture and/or horticulture advantageous or 5 years' relevant experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of OZblu varieties (essential).
  • At least 5 years' experience of low-chill blueberry horticultural practices (essential).
  • Understanding of and experience in low-chill blueberry production on a large scale (essential).
  • 3-5 years' experience in low-chill blueberry R&D initiatives (essential).
  • Nursery Management Experience (advantageous).
  • Understanding of plant breeder rights and the movement of plant material across international borders (essential).
  • Relationship management.
  • Good financial management.
  • Proficiency on Net Suite ERP system advantageous.
  • Leadership/Behavioural.
  • Detail and results orientated.
  • Grit and a sense of humour.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong people-management, relationship building, and interpersonal relations skills.
  • Good communication skills: verbal and written.

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