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Dalby Rural Supplies is an established locally owned company selling Ag Chemical, Seed,  Fertiliser and Rural Merchandise.  Our company has been recognised as winners of the Western Downs Regional Council Business Excellence Awards and also the CRT National Member of the Year Awards.  We are seeking a motivated broad acre and/or cotton agronomist to become part of our team, helping to maintain our customer base and build new business in the Dalby region.

The role includes:
- Working mainly in the field with clients
- Working as a team of management, current agronomist and merchandise staff
- Developing and implementing strategies to value add to company’s current service
- Taking on existing farm plans and building on current farm plans for customers
- Selling chemical, fertiliser and rural merchandise to clients

The successful applicant must have/be:
- A passionate agronomist
- A degree or diploma in agriculture
- A positive personality with excellent communication skills is essential
- Self motivated
- A current drivers licence and folk lift licence.
- Current Agsafe accreditation.
- Computer skills

An attractive remuneration package, including company vehicle and mobile phone, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If you would like to be part of the Dalby Rural Supplies team please forward your written application and CV to:-
Dalby Rural Supplies – Attention Mr Andrew Johnston
PO Box 1100,
DALBY   QLD   4405.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in intensive agriculture with one of the leaders in the industry. Family owned and operated Smithfield is a progressive, integrated agricultural organisation located in the South Burnett region of Queensland. Smithfield is a 18,500 SCU feedlot feeding cattle for the domestic and export markets as well as operating grazing, irrigated and dryland cropping properties.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person with a long term career outlook in intensive
beef production.

The successful applicant would be able to demonstrate the following:
- Proven leadership qualities, and desire for responsibility
- A proven capacity to learn quickly, solve problems and work to deadlines
- A willingness to understand and be actively involved in all aspects of the enterprise
- Detailed special achievements
- A high level of initiative and self-motivation
- Sound computer and communication skills

The successful applicant will undertake a proven training program that covers all facets of
production in order to have an excellent working knowledge of the production system for a future management position.

The position would suit a person with tertiary qualifications or an individual wishing to fully
develop their potential in the industry.

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant on the basis of
current skills, experience and potential.

Starting dates are negotiable and accommodation is available.

Applications detailing ability to meet the above criteria to be forwarded to:

The Feedlot Manager
Smithfield Feedlot  
Okeden Road
Proston, Q 4613   
Ph: (07) 4168 9104
Email: don@feedlot.com.au

Applications close: Friday, September 30, 2011

Agfarm is a highly innovative and independent agribusiness and is seeking an Operations Assistant.  A national leader in providing grain broking services for growers.
 
Agfarm began as a grain marketing organisation, however has since developed a complementary range of business units that also offer logistics, and managed grain marketing programs.
 
The Operations Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Operations Manager to ensure that operational compliance and initiatives are achieved across Agfarm Businesses.

This role may suit a graduate as it will give the successful candidate great operational exposure to all aspects of this innovative agribusiness including but not limited to: grain broking, freight and logistics coordination and managed grain marketing products.

Responsibilities will include:
- Data Entry and Reporting within Agfarm systems 
- General administration and team support
- Produce comprehensive daily report for growers with a high standard of professionalism
- Correspondence with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordination of the casual office support employee roster
- Maintain Agfarm incoming generic emails and action or distribute accordingly
- Promote and extend the Agfarm brand in all aspects of your role

To be successful in this role you will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment with the ability to meet strict deadlines with a keen eye for detail in addition to:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business and or Agriculture
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Publisher
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to create and maintain accurate and accessible documentation
- Confident communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Exposure to, or experience in an agribusiness would be an advantage, however not essential

This is a great entry into a strong business, opening career opportunities for the successful candidate in the Australian Agricultural Industry.

Please forward your resume with a covering letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role outlined to employment@agfarm.com.au
 
Find out more about us by visiting www.agfarm.com.au

Applications close on Wednesday 7th September 2011

Holiday work
Sutherland, Reid and Farrar Chartered Accountant (SRF) are offering holiday positions in their Moree office. You will learn introduction to Business Services, Accounting and Tax and spots are available over the September and Christmas UNE Holidays. Comfortable hotel accommodation is provided and you will be paid $400 per week. Included will be your travel from Armidale.
Moree is one of the richest agricultural area in Australia, with farms being of a scale to gain maximum advantage from technology and best practice. You will work with our staff to provide taxation and business advisory services to a wide range of farming, agribusiness and professional clients.

SRF / UNE Traineeship
SRF Traineeship program provides financial assistance to students studying at UNE externally, whilst working at SRF. For more information visit our website at www.srfpl.com.au

Graduate Accountant
A Graduate Accounting position is currently available for qualified or near qualified UNE Students. For more details regarding this current position, visit our website at www.srfpl.com.au. Should you require any further details regarding the above, contact Frank O’Connor at frank@srfpl.com.au or phone (02) 6752 2077.

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