Project Support Manager – Planning and Development - Berry International

Costa is a global leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh produce with farming operations across three continents. We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development.

The Berry International Division comprises berry farming in Morocco (product exported to Europe, UK and Asia) and China (product sold in China). Also licensing of our proprietary blueberry varieties across several regions, including the Americas and Africa.

We are seeking a skilled Project Support Manager with project management experience to join our team based in Coffs Harbour, NSW. If you have a background in overseas projects, that’s a plus!

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to play a pivotal role in our continued success across the globe.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Support Managerto join our growing international planning and development team. Reporting to the Operational Resources Manager, this is a varied and busy role supporting critical developments in our overseas operations. You will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset and enjoy working with teams. This is a permanent position based within our Coffs Harbour, NSW office.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Supporting the establishment of new farms and new regions including; planning, scoping, data analysis, technical design and financial management.
• Providing project management support to international teams from scoping, capex preparation, execution through to post project evaluation
• Supporting in the management of existing farms through defining and evaluating maintenance programs, reviewing infrastructure performance, providing operational support (structures, irrigation, equipment, water quality management)
• Maintaining a strategic overview to support activities in regions including water resource use and development planning.
• Promoting training to international teams to build expertise in operations, planning and project management.

 All about you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary level qualification in a STEM discipline, or relevant equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in project management and/or contract administration including budget management
• Demonstrable experience in construction or planning in relevant areas (eg; agricultural developments, civil projects, water supply, groundwater investigations; electrical / refrigeration, irrigation, roads, earthworks, commercial infrastructure)
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to analyse data from a variety of perspectives
• The ability to work in a team as well as alone, including in foreign countries
• The ability to work with local people in overseas regions
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including advanced spreadsheet/Excel.
• Computer skills such as; modelling, programming, technical drawing and GIS would be beneficial.

This role involves extensive travel overseas, usually for 2 or 3 weeks at a time, to regions of Morocco, China, India and Asia. Additionally, the international nature of our business means that contact outside of standard Australian business working hours will be required.

What we can offer

People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health & wellbeing and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and support you to thrive, grow and connect.

For more information about this role or to have a confidential discussion please email HRCostaBerry@costagroup.com.au