Agronomy Field Ops Coordinator — Safety‑Driven & Impactful

PepsiCo; Tarpeena; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Scoopon

Generous leave options

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

PepsiCo in Mount Gambier is seeking a field operations support role to safely coordinate farm activities, establish crop care, irrigation, harvest support and routine maintenance across fields.

You will work closely with farming and storage teams to ensure crop quality, timely field execution and accurate records, while maintaining safety, biosecurity and environmental standards. Valid licences and plant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence and experience operating farm equipment safely around mobile plant.
• Strong commitment to safety, food safety, environmental and biosecurity compliance.
• Mechanical aptitude with capability in equipment care, basic fault finding and minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, maintain records and use basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant licences, accreditations or experience (eg. HC/MC truck, forklift, telehandler, irrigation, horticulture or crop production).
• Experience supporting seasonal workforces, contractors and time-critical field operations while complying with site biosecurity requirements (preferred).
• Experience in crop operations / horticulture field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times by completing pre-start checks, following PepsiCo and MGAT procedures and proactively identify and report hazards
• Operate farm vehicles and equipment (tractors, forklifts, telehandlers, trucks) safely and within licence and competency requirements
• Support all field operations including planting, irrigation, crop care, spraying, harvesting and post-harvest activities to meet seasonal priorities
• Monitor crop, irrigation, pest, disease and quality conditions, promptly reporting issues and maintaining accurate operational records
• Maintain equipment through routine inspections, cleaning, minor maintenance and ensure high housekeeping, biosecurity and environmental standards
• Assist with labour coordination, inventory and materials management, while contributing to continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Record keeping

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Farm equipment operation

Job description

PepsiCo in Mount Gambier is seeking a field operations support role to safely coordinate farm activities, establish crop care, irrigation, harvest support and routine maintenance across fields.

You will work closely with farming and storage teams to ensure crop quality, timely field execution and accurate records, while maintaining safety, biosecurity and environmental standards. Valid licences and plant experience are preferred.