Jobs in Australia

Company : Terviva Private Limited

Job Title : Tree Technical Services Manager, Australia

Reports to : VP of Tree R&D

Location : Queensland, Australia (preferred : Emerald, Moranbah, Mackay, or Rockhampton)

About us :

Terviva is a fast-growing food and agriculture company, headquartered in Alameda, California, with operations in the USA (Florida, Hawaii), India, and Australia. Terviva partners with farmers and communities around the world to harvest and grow pongamia, a regenerative, permanent tree crop historically used in Asia for landscape plantings, agroforestry and reforestation. As an indigenous crop, pongamia provides shade, medicinal remedies, vegetable oil, soil amendments and other products. Dubbed a “super tree,” pongamia requires minimal water input and naturally resists pests due to its innate bitter compounds. Terviva has planted proprietary varieties of pongamia trees on over 1,500 acres in Florida and Hawaii to validate agronomic performance and we are expanding operations in Australia and India. After more than a decade of innovation, Terviva has discovered a way to remove pongamia's bitter compounds and transform pongamia beans into nutritious and sustainable food ingredients called Ponova. With a diverse product portfolio including food and fuel, farmers can supply multiple market segments as opportunities develop.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee our Pongamia field trials located in Central Queensland. The purpose of this position is to integrate field management and research data to derive actionable insights into Pongamia crop development. Key activities include contractor management of orchard caretaking, contractor management of research treatments (e.g. fertilizer applications), and data collection of tree response. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture and a proven track record of successfully managing field contractors. This role falls within Terviva's Trees and Impact Group, led by the Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO), who oversees and facilitates global activities. This role reports to the Vice President of Tree R&D.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contractor Management :

Selection and Onboarding :

Assist in the selection process for irrigation maintenance, orchard activities (pruning, spraying, harvesting, etc.), and other necessary contractors.

Schedule and coordinate contractor activities to align with orchard needs and seasonal requirements.

Implement quality control procedures to ensure contractor work meets established standards.

Data Collection and Recording :

Collect field data on a regular basis, following established Terviva protocols.

Complete high-level analysis of collected data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues.

Use the data to inform decisions related to irrigation scheduling, fertilization, pest control, and other orchard management practices.

In a clear and compelling manner, communicate research findings to diverse stakeholders.

Site Inspections :

Conduct regular site inspections to assess orchard health and identify any potential issues.

Monitor the condition of orchard infrastructure.

Implement and maintain a safe working environment for contractors and personnel.

Maintain detailed records of all orchard activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required skills & qualifications :

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Next Steps :

To apply, please respond to the company position below by submitting an enclosed Job Application Form.

Please include your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself, your experience and why you are well suited for this job with Terviva.

Terviva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status and sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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