Agtech Manager

Energy & Fertilisers Limited; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave

Professional development

Staff discounts

Job summary

CSBP Fertilisers is seeking an experienced AgTech Manager to lead the strategy, development and adoption of our digital farming products. This role sits at the intersection of agronomy, product management and technology, and requires guiding a specialist team to deliver customer value and growth for WesCEF's AgTech portfolio.

Reporting to the Agronomy Manager, you will drive product roadmaps, manage partnerships and ensure commercial success across WA farmers.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in AgTech and/or digital product management.
• Proven leadership experience building high‑performing teams.
• Strong understanding of agricultural systems and farming practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the AgTech product strategy and roadmap.
• Managing and enhancing existing AgTech platforms and services.
• Identifying and delivering new products and services to improve yield and sustainability.
• Leading and developing a high‑performing team of AgTech specialists and analysts.
• Overseeing budgets, planning and governance; reporting on performance.

Skills

AgTech strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Product management

Partnership management

Education

Agricultural Science degree

Tools

Digital product platforms

Data analysis

Job description

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• Lead a high-performing specialist team while partnering with agronomy, sales, marketing and digital teams to deliver innovative customer solutions
• Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
• Full time, permanent role based in Kwinana with frequent travel required

CSBP Fertilisers - We’re here for better growth

As Western Australia’s leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.

CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.

CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF). The WesCEF portfolio supplies fertilisers that enrich crops and nourish local and international communities, natural gas that warms our homes, and products that underpin critical existing and emerging industries.

With a target of Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, WesCEF companies are known for their positive culture, commercial success and growth opportunities. WesCEF operates across Australia and employs around 1,500 people nationally.

WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced AgTech Manager to drive the strategy, development and adoption of our AgTech products and services portfolio.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who combines a passion for agriculture with strong product management expertise and a desire to influence the future of digital farming solutions.

Reporting to the Agronomy Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development and commercial success of CSBP's AgTech products and services. You'll lead a specialist team while working closely with agronomy, sales, marketing, digital and IT teams to deliver innovative solutions that create value for customers and support fertiliser sales growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing the AgTech product strategy and roadmap.
• Managing and enhancing existing AgTech platforms and services, including digital products and mapping services.
• Identifying and delivering new products, assets and services that improve yield, efficiency and sustainability for customers.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team of AgTech specialists and analysts.
• Managing third-party partnerships and technology providers.
• Overseeing budgets, planning, governance and performance reporting.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure AgTech solutions support commercial and agronomic objectives.
• Representing CSBP at industry events, conferences and customer engagements.
• Driving product adoption and customer value through training, support and innovation initiatives

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Digital Product Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Experience in AgTech and/or digital product management.
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of agricultural systems and farming practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience managing strategic partnerships and key customer relationships.
• Commercial acumen, analytical capability and strategic thinking skills.
• A track record of delivering product outcomes and driving adoption.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted todemonstrateyour suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, duediligenceand/or reference checks.

We reserve the right tocommencethe recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.