Crop Production Field Ops Lead — NSW

Simplot; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive (bonus) programme

Discounted health insurance options

Income protection insurance

Novated car leasing agreements

Fully supplied & laundered uniform, 3+

Training and development opportunities

Additional annual leave purchase

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Simplot is seeking a Field Operations Specialist NSW to join the Raw Procurement team in Bathurst, NSW. This field-based role supports crop production from planting to harvest, coordinating with growers, factory operations and logistics to ensure timely supply of seed and chemicals.

Travelling across regional NSW and occasionally Queensland, you will help manage irrigation, pest control, and farm records while contributing to safety, quality, and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• Agricultural experience or a strong agricultural background is essential.
• A tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Agronomy or a related discipline will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Sound understanding of general farming principles and crop production practices.
• Experience in irrigation management or irrigation systems will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with growers and internal stakeholders.
• Well-developed planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic seasonal environment.
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout regional and western NSW, with occasional travel to Queensland.
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, including urine-based drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corn planting activities across NSW growing regions
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with growers and key stakeholders
• Ensure seed and chemical requirements are supplied and delivered to growers in line with operational plans
• Work closely with growers to ensure land preparation and planting schedules are achieved
• Support irrigation management activities and monitor crop performance throughout the growing season
• Assist with pesticide management programs in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with manufacturing teams to support product quality and raw material supply requirements
• Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure crops and materials are delivered on time
• Maintain accurate crop, operational and seasonal activity records
• Contribute to food safety, quality, environmental and workplace health and safety objectives
• Support broader Raw Procurement projects and seasonal activities as required

Skills

Agricultural fieldwork

Crop management

Grower relations

Irrigation management

Pesticide knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Agricultural Science / Agronomy or related field

Job description

Simplot is seeking a Field Operations Specialist NSW to join the Raw Procurement team in Bathurst, NSW. This field-based role supports crop production from planting to harvest, coordinating with growers, factory operations and logistics to ensure timely supply of seed and chemicals.

Travelling across regional NSW and occasionally Queensland, you will help manage irrigation, pest control, and farm records while contributing to safety, quality, and sustainability objectives.