Agricultural Consultant

Premier Fresh Australia Pty Ltd; Nebraska; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive employee discounts with Flar

Health insurance partnership (Medibank

Weekly pay

Job summary

Premierfresh is seeking an Agricultural Consultant to support greenhouse operations, monitor climate, crops and irrigation, and work with the head grower to optimise yield and quality. You will analyse performance data and collaborate with external agronomists to implement improved growing techniques.

The role emphasizes practical agronomy, pest management, and adherence to WHS and food safety standards, with a focus on developing hands-on greenhouse expertise.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline
• experience in agriculture or farming, internships or practical industry experience preferred
• strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• commitment to WHS, quality and food safety

Responsibilities

• Monitor greenhouse climate conditions and climate control settings.
• Assess crop health, development and fruit quality to track production performance.
• Analyse crop data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee irrigation and fertigation including nutrients, pH, EC and media moisture.
• Implement IPDM strategies to manage pests and diseases.
• Support beneficial insect programs and assess crop protection products.
• Coordinate variety trials and agronomic projects with external partners.
• Collaborate with agronomists and suppliers to explore new technologies.
• Provide recommendations to improve yield, quality and greenhouse efficiency.
• Support WHS, quality, hygiene and food safety standards in daily operations

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture

Job description

Are you passionate about agriculture, crop production and finding innovative ways to improve growing performance? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Agricultural Consultant to join our team at Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in Agriculture or Horticulture who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain hands-on greenhouse experience and play an important role in optimising crop performance, yield and quality. Working closely with our Head Grower and Greenhouse Manager, you will provide hands-on agronomic support across all areas of greenhouse production, including crop monitoring, climate management, irrigation and fertigation, nutrition, and pest and disease management.

Job Description

About the Role

As our Agricultural Consultant, you will play an important role in supporting greenhouse operations by analysing crop performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing practical recommendations to support successful growing outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring greenhouse climate conditions and reviewing climate control settings to support optimal growing environments.
• Conducting regular crop assessments and monitoring plant health, development, fruit quality and production performance.
• Analysing crop registration, yield forecasts and production data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Monitoring irrigation and fertigation programs, including nutrient levels, pH, EC and growing media moisture.
• Identifying and managing crop pests and diseases through integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies.
• Supporting beneficial insect programs and evaluating crop protection products and treatments.
• Planning, coordinating and participating in variety trials and agronomic projects.
• Working with external agronomists and industry suppliers to explore new technologies, products and growing techniques.
• Providing recommendations to improve crop yield, quality, efficiency and overall greenhouse performance.
• Supporting a safe, compliant and productive workplace through a strong commitment to WHS, quality, hygiene and food safety standards.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, proactive and passionate about agriculture, with a genuine interest in developing their skills and building a long-term career within the industry.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related discipline.
• Previous agricultural or farming experience, with internships or practical industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and resilient attitude, with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, quality and food safety.

Why Join?

When you join us, you can enjoy:

• A supportive team environment – work alongside people who value collaboration, respect and getting the job done together.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access support and resources to help you manage personal and work-related challenges.
• Exclusive employee discounts: Access discounts on a range of leading brands and products through our partnership with Flare, including participating retailers such as Samsung and Optus.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: Access our Medibank health insurance partnership, with available offers and benefits designed to support your wellbeing.
• Weekly pay – Enjoy the convenience and consistency of being paid every week.