Tree Technical Services Manager, 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. And 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.

Learn more at Terviva.com

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. These administrative relationships will facilitate strong technical and commercial ties to Terviva's Florida-based Tree Operations, as well as other global units.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contractor Management :

• Selection and Onboarding :
• Assist in the selection process for irrigation maintenance, orchard activities (pruning, spraying, harvesting, etc.), and other necessary contractors.
• Manage contracts, ensuring clear scopes of work, performance metrics, and safety protocols.
• Onboard contractors, providing necessary site information, access permissions, and facilitating safety training (safety specialist will be provided by accredited third party).

Supervision and Coordination :

Quality Assurance :

2. Data Collection, Analysis and Communication :

Data Analysis and Reporting :

Data Driven Decisions :

3. General Orchard Oversight :

Equipment and Infrastructure Maintenance :

Safety and Compliance :

Record Keeping :

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required skills & qualifications :

Salary & Benefits :

Working at Terviva offers you :

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. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy and all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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