Simplot Company

Grower Payment Administrator - Devonport

Simplot Company  •  Onsite  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.


Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

  • Respect for Resources
  • Spirit of Innovation
  • Passion for People


We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.


Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

  • Annual incentive / bonus program
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Income protection insurance provided
  • Discounted health insurance options
  • Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
  • Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments

About Our Role

  • Permanent, full‑time position based on-site at Simplot Devonport
  • Grower payment / administrative focused opportunity
  • Monday to Friday - 0700-1500hrs daily


Raw Procurement comprises farming and harvesting operations in addition to leading research and development programs that support our potato and vegetable growers, ensuring our manufacturing sites have the best available produce for processing, today and for generations to come. The Raw Procurement group work closely with local farmers & contract growers to plan, plant, grow, maintain, and harvest the seasonal crops to align with manufacturing production schedules.


Reporting to the Accounting Manager - Ag Services, and partnering with the Raw Procurement Manager - ANZ, the Grower Payment Administrator will work closely with internal & external stakeholders to facilitate the timely and accurate processing of grower payment and documentation in addition to providing general administrate support to the Raw Procurement team.

What You Will Do

Working to a defined schedule (daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly), the Grower Payment Administrator will undertake administrative duties that may include (but are not limited to);

  • Processing of monthly grower payments, accurately and within scheduled time frames
  • Data entry & validation of daily raw material intake dockets / crop volumes & weights
  • Support prepayment and debtor related processes
  • Reporting (daily / weekly / monthly)
  • Liaise with growers and internal stakeholders for queries & escalations
  • Facilitation of seasonal activities e.g. external pallet / bin provider
  • Coordinate payment authorisations and distribute remittance advice
  • Undertake audits of data as required

About You

  • Demonstrated experience in fast paced administration, finance support, or data processing roles - mandatory
  • Relevant work history within the food / agricultural / FMCG / manufacturing industries will be highly regarded
  • Exposure to ERP Systems will be advantageous - noting that Simplot utilise JD Edwards
  • Possess a high attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
  • Possess a strong verbal and written communication skillset
  • Ability to work to schedule / deadlines
  • Experience using MS Office suite of products - Word / Excel / Outlook / MS Teams etc.
  • Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE, 2026 noting that the Simplot Company reserve the right to commence shortlisting activities prior to advert closing date.

Job Requisition ID: 25977

Travel Required None

Location(s): GF Devonport Raw Warehouse - Quoiba

Country Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com

Simplot Company

About Simplot Company

Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Boise, ID
Year Founded
Unknown
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