RUMINANT SALES NUTRITIONIST

• Permanent Full-Time Role – Roma (Southwest QLD) based 
• Be an integral part of the supply to farmers and graziers
• Enjoy the variety of this challenging and versatile role

Top Country is a highly regarded, family-owned livestock nutrition company that has been operating for almost 30 years. With their mill based in Roma, and a depot located at Toowoomba, they produce top quality products that are customised to suit individual livestock nutrition needs and feeding programs.

Top Country strives to be at the forefront of the industry and is proud of its innovative approach to product and system development to improve lifestyles and profitability in the rural industry (beef, sheep, goat and equine industries). Products include; dry licks, concentrates, premixes and protein supplements.

Top Country’s success and enviable reputation has been built on their superior quality – which can only come from combining exceptional ingredients with expert Nutritionist advice. They have been a life blood support for the rural industry throughout the recent severe droughts.

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic Ruminant Sales Nutritionist to join our Roma based team for an immediate start. This is a challenging and rewarding role combining both practical and science-based approaches.

Though nutritional experience is desired, graduates with practical experience are encouraged to apply.

About Roma:

Located just a 5.5-hour drive (476kms), or a 1-hour flight, west of Brisbane, Roma is the main service centre for the Maranoa Region in the southwest of Outback Queensland and is well known for the discovery of natural gas in 1900. With a population of 7,011 the region hosts the biggest cattle saleyards in the southern hemisphere, truly spectacular ancient landscapes, and unique flora & fauna. There are eight established tourist drives, perfect for the 4WD enthusiast looking to get off the beaten track. Carnarvon Gorge National Park offers towering white cliffs, huge rock overhangs adorned with ochre stencils and engravings from an ancient and ongoing culture and an array of well-established walking trails.

As the largest town in the Maranoa Region, Roma offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality.  There is an abundance of cafes ideally located throughout town and dining options include fine dining restaurants, niche cafes, contemporary pubs with and alfresco dining, plus all your traditional take-away options. As you are in the heart of beef country be sure to try a mouth-watering grass-fed steak while you are in town.

As a Ruminant Sales Nutritionist, you will play an integral role within the business through the provision of:

• Technical advice and support to grazier clients
• Add value to our customers by delivering business solutions designed to increase production gains in varying environmental conditions.
• Sample and analyse water, soil, pasture, and feed rations
• Sales support through proactive provision of solutions and regular client follow up
• Approval point for all quotes and written advice relating to company feed products
• Research & development in animal nutrition and current market
• Assist in the Product Delivery and QA
• On-farm visits

To be successful in this role you will have the following: 

• A passion for customer service and enjoy working in the rural industry.
• Science Degree in an agricultural discipline with an animal nutrition component (Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Veterinary Science or a related field).
• Ruminant nutrition experience.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in autonomously and in collaborative team environments.
• Comfortable working to KPI’s and targets.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Enjoy being hands-on with the supplies and products and to work directly with fellow Nutritionists, Production/ Mill staff, Purchasing and Management.
• Positive, friendly and outcome focused.

Though nutritional experience is desired, graduates with practical experience are encouraged to apply.

Applications:
If this role sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, please submit your application (CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role) now!

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday August 13, 2021. This position may close early and without warning if a suitable applicant is found.

Please note that only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short-listing process.

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