Careers in Agriculture

Oli recently sat down with Tom Newsome, Managing Director at Outcross Agri-services to find out about their latest job opportunities.

The team at Outcross are on the lookout for several staff to join their business in locations across New South Wales and Victoria. 

In the chat, Oli and Tom discuss:

• The current livestock industry
• A bit about Tom and his career
• How Outcross has evolved since its inception in 2008
• Outcross' focus on providing opportunities and career pathways for young people
• What type of people they are looking for in the roles they have available
• The positions available 

From their job advertisement:
We have great options for career progression for quality stock people who want to work with precision livestock management systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your livestock, IT and management skills, and step into a market leading business and grow with it.

It also provides scope to travel, and be a part of a dynamic agricultural community.
Check out some of our current opportunities:
Trainee Sales Manager - Western Victoria
Sales Manager - Dubbo

To find out more, please contact: Mark Buttenshaw 0427 866 638, or email your resume to [email protected].

Oli recently sat down with Ben Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer - Agribusiness at Harvest Road Group to find out about their latest job opportunities.

The team are on the lookout for several staff to join their business, but today we are chatting about the Station Manager Role at Minderoo Station.

In the chat, Oli and Ben discuss:

• Their integrated Cattle and Beef supply chain
• What the businesses goals are
• The agribusiness strategy and how the Station Manager role will support the business in achieving their goals and objectives
• A bit about the team members, the properties, and the job inclusions

From their job advertisement:

Minderoo Station is not just a location; it's an experience. Encompassing four pastoral leases across 760,000 hectares, boasting diverse landscapes ranging from the rugged Pilbara mesa ranges to the tranquil riverfront stretching 180 kilometres and the captivating Exmouth Gulf coastline. Established in 1878 by the pioneering Forrest Family, Minderoo stands as the foundation of Harvest Road. Over the past decade, the herd has flourished, now home to an impressive line of composite cattle. The homestead is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Onslow airport.

We are seeking a leader who has an established reputation and is looking to etch their mark on Australia's Northern Pastoral industry. Your commitment to animal welfare and adept stock handling is paramount. Your leadership, by example, champions health, safety, and wellbeing. Infuse a spirited horse culture and seamlessly harmonise daily operations with the grand vision. Your financial acumen and strategic prowess shape the future, while your innovative spirit fuels business productivity. A penchant for community engagement and exceptional communication skills seamlessly weave you into our diverse tapestry.

Your role at Minderoo is pivotal – a testament to your expertise. Our remuneration package respectful to your remarkable contributions. A modern, inviting home awaits, currently undergoing a splendid renovation in 2023. Positioned at the crossroads of Western Australia's natural wonders, including Ningaloo and Karijini National Park, your downtime will be just as fulfilling as your workdays. Your imprint on Western Australia's largest vertically integrated beef business awaits.

You can learn more about Harvest Road Group by visiting our dedicated Harvest Road Group Careers In Ag page and learn more about this role by going to  STATION MANAGER, Harvest Road Pastoral, Minderoo Station.

The team at Kenny's Creek are on the lookout for an Assistant Manager / Overseer 

Contact Kenny's Creek directly for this role.
From their job advertisement
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working individual for an Assistant Manager or Overseer role with Kenny's Creek at Hillgrove in Boorowa, NSW.  Hillgrove Pastoral manages two other properties in the Boorowa area – Burrowa Hills and Breakfast Creek.

Hillgrove is a mixed farm with a focus on our Kenny's Creek Angus stud and PrimeLine ewe flock. To support the livestock we run a grazing crop and pasture program. 

The farm is approximately 1,300Ha. Each year we run an extensive artificial insemination program utilising leading genetics in the Angus breed.

The Assistant Manager/ Overseer will work with our team to improve the farm infrastructure and across all aspects of livestock management.
Hillgrove has an excellent house 10km from Boorowa on the Murringo Road. The house is situated next to a large dam with great fishing.

The successful applicant will be reliable, highly motivated, energetic and will possess a good work ethic and a keen interest in the agricultural industry.  They will demonstrate good communication and time management skills. They must be able to work independently and able to lead team members and contractors. They should also have animal husbandry skills and low stress stock handling skills. Support is
available for professional development and training opportunities.  The position reports to the farm manager of Hillgrove and Burrowa Hills. The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for the Hillgrove livestock and farm and will be part of a broader team working across both farms.

The role:

• Assisting the farm manager in running a quality mixed farm enterprise
• Overseeing livestock health and performance
• Working in the Angus stud - calving/ AI and joining program/ bull preparation and sale/ data recording/ monitoring health and treatments
• Working with PrimeLine sheep flock
• Assisting with pasture and cropping management
• Working in a team on capital expenditure projects
• Assisting in overseeing the farm and related activities
• Ensuring Work Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to at all times
• Where required, working with teams on our other farms.

Birchip Cropping Group are looking for Two (2) Graduate Research Agronomists and a Senior Researcher Role.

In this episode with sit down with Yolanda Plowman to hear more about Birchip Cropping Group (BCG), her career and the opportunities for new team members to join their team.

Find the Roles on Seek HERE.

About Yolanda
Dr Yolanda Plowman joined BCG as the Senior Research Manager in February 2023. Originally from Brisbane where she completed her undergraduate studies in biological sciences and mathematics, Yolanda completed her PhD in soil microbiology associated with wheat roots at The University of Sydney. Her research took her to regional areas of New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. Throughout her PhD, Yolanda undertook a number of teaching positions at The University of Sydney in microbiology, cellular biology, and food security subjects, and also proudly lead the Joint Academic Microbiology Seminars (JAMS) community in Sydney from 2017 to 2022.

Oli sits down with Kristina from Nuveen Natural Capital to talk about what could be the best graduate program on offer in Australia...

The Nuveen Natural Capital Rotational Analyst role immediately sparked our interest. The dynamic global grad program sounds like such a good career opportunity, Oli and the team seriously considered applying for the position... But then we thought we would be better off sharing it with our Humans of Agriculture community.

Oli and Kristina cover:

• What is Nuveen and Nuveen Natural Capital
• Program overview and highlights
• Who you would be working with 
• Opportunities for international travel 
• Characteristics of the ideal candidate 

If you're interested, applications close at end of September.

An excerpt from the job advert:
Nuveen Natural Capital is a land-focused asset management platform. Combining expertise across farmland and timberland investment specialists, we have over 35 years of land-based investing experience. With $9.7 billion of assets under management and 3 million acres across 600 properties in 10 countries, our platform is equipped to deliver investment solutions to protect and enhance nature, climate and people.

If you haven't heard of them, AuctionsPlus provides online services for the buying and selling of livestock and agricultural goods. They are currently on the lookout for Market Operators to support their growing team.

Ideal candidates have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service levels, an interest in sales and are looking to further develop or enhance their skill sets within the agricultural industry and with a reputable brand. 

The role will report to their Market Operations Coordinator and will require a high level of attention to detail, an ability to think on the spot and manage a number of priorities at any one given time.

Other tasks include:

• Taking customer phone queries in relation to sales and account information
• Data entry and administration, ensuring the accuracy of data integrity and timely entry of information into our systems
• Running online auction sales
• Working within your team and liaising with the wider team if/when required to ensure exceptional customer service levels are being achieved and a positive experience is being had by our platform users

This role will provide the successful applicant with extensive experience across the livestock industry in marketing, buying and selling of sheep, cattle and wool, disruptive technology, social media, and design thinking.  On the job training will be provided prior to starting.

Warakirri Cropping is an Australian-owned, safety-first, family-oriented, innovative, large-scale, cropping organisation with over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia.

The Warakirri Agriculture Graduate Program provides you with a unique, structured development program in Broadacre Cropping. Each year Warakirri offers up to five Cropping Graduate placements. The Graduate Program runs for two years and will include experiences living and working across a number of farms along with exposure to the broader corporate team.

The Graduate Role will: 

• Gain exposure to different production regions, farming systems and corporate administration. This exposure will provide you with a detailed understanding of how large scale national corporate agricultural businesses are structured and operate.
• Receive several training intensives throughout the program with a focus on technical, managerial, agronomical, budgeting and precision agricultural skills.
• Be a full-time employee (on a maximum-term contract) and paid a competitive salary. Upon the completion of the graduate program, graduates will be eligible to apply for permanent roles within the business.

📍: 3 different on-farm placements in cropping regions across Australia.

🕑: The program runs for 2 years.

Find full details on the role HERE

Warakirri Cropping is an Australian-owned, safety-first, family-oriented, innovative, large-scale, cropping organisation with over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia.

The Senior Diesel Mechanic will have numerous responsibilities including: 

• You will have full ownership of running the workshop.
• Oversee the maintenance of a fleet of light vehicles, trucks, tractors, sprayers, harvesters, and a range of farm support equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out in a timely and professional manner in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements. This would include:
• Conducting diagnostic tests and analysing/actioning results.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records.
• and more...

Location:

📍: Orange Park farm near Lockhart, NSW (60kms southwest of Wagga Wagga)

🏡: Family home included, work vehicle, Parental Leave and more...

Find full details on the role HERE

At Humans of Agriculture we know how to create content and share stories. We knew that there is more that we can do to support the sector we love and we are excited to share one of several new opportunities.

📍: Geelong, Victoria (or work remotely)

🕙: Approx. 2-3 days a week (15-20 hours)

Find the full role HERE