Grower Service Representative

Mildura Fruit Company; Leeton; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive Work Environment

Additional Leave Options

Recognition and Development

Employee Benefits

Wellness Support

Job summary

Pacific Fresh in NSW is seeking a horticultural professional to lead grower relations and procure citrus fruit, ensuring quality and timely supply for global distribution.

You will advise on best horticulture practices, manage contracts, maintain grower data, and provide harvest projections, while coordinating reception procedures and audits. A strong team player capable of independent work and extended hours during peak seasons is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grower/manager, sales, or consulting preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to nurture relationships
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic communications
• Ability to make projections with limited data and make critical decisions under pressure
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability to change and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work extended hours and Saturdays during peak seasons

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with citrus growers to ensure short and long-term procurement of fruit
• Provide consultation on best horticulture practices, harvest projections, execution, and quality assurance
• Maintain a comprehensive grower database and execute grower contracts
• Deliver daily feedback to growers on fruit quality and improvement methods
• Develop efficient procedures for fruit reception at the processing plant
• Provide timely and accurate harvest projections to the business
• Maintain records of chemical applications and farm maps
• Represent the company at professional meetings and conferences
• Assist with plant variety recommendations and nursery procurement
• Prepare KCT grower registrations and participate in farm audits
• Perform related duties as required

Job description

About Us

Pacific Fresh is a citrus packingfacility that lies within the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area. We sourcea large variety of locally grown citrusaccessed from partner farms in the Riverina Region of NSW.
Our purpose is to ensure that theproduct is processed, packed, and dispatched in a safe and timely manner. As an employee of Pacific Fresh you would bea vital part of that process. We focuson ultimate customer satisfaction by supplying premium quality fruit tocustomers all around the world.

Why Work With us?

• Positive Work Environment: A fantastic company culture with a supportive and collaborative management team.
• Additional Leave Options: Paid parental leave, study leave, volunteer leave, and time-in-lieu accruals.
• Recognition and Development: Service recognition programs and ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Discounts, benefits programs, and novated leasing options.
• Wellness Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three psychologist sessions annually for you or your immediate family.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, this is a high-impact role where you will use your horticultural expertise and relationship-building skills to ensure optimal fruit quality and supply.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with citrus growers to ensure short and long-term procurement of fruit
• Provide consultation on best horticulture practices, harvest projections, execution, and quality assurance
• Maintain a comprehensive grower database and execute grower contracts
• Deliver daily feedback to growers on fruit quality and improvement methods
• Develop efficient procedures for fruit reception at the processing plant
• Provide timely and accurate harvest projections to the business
• Maintain records of chemical applications and farm maps
• Represent the company at professional meetings and conferences
• Assist with plant variety recommendations and nursery procurement
• Prepare KCT grower registrations and participate in farm audits
• Perform related duties as required

What You Bring

• Proven experience ingrower/manager, sales, or consulting preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to nurture relationships
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic communications
• Ability to make projections with limited data and make critical decisions under pressure
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability to change and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work extended hours and Saturdays during peak seasons

Qualifications

• Valid Australian driver's license
• Relevant certifications in chemical applications and first aid
• Valid NSW High Risk Work Licence (Forklift Licence)
• Degree in Agronomy, Soils, Crop Science, or related Agricultural Sciences (preferred)

Remuneration

Salary band : $75,000 - $80,000 base + super