Company description

Cobram Estate is a premium extra virgin olive oil producer. Established in 2014 as the American branch of Australia's leading extra virgin olive oil company, Cobram Estate has quickly become a prominent player in the U.S. market. The company oversees every stage of production—from cultivating olive trees in its California groves to milling, bottling, and distribution—ensuring exceptional quality and freshness in every bottle.

Located in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, Cobram Estate USA operates several olive groves, including the flagship Debo Ranch and the expansive Dunnigan Hills grove. Their state-of-the-art facility in Woodland allows olives to be cold-pressed within 4–6 hours of harvest, preserving flavor and nutritional value. The company cultivates a variety of olives, such as Picual, Coratina, and Arbequina, to produce oils ranging from mild to robust flavors.

Committed to sustainability, Cobram Estate employs environmentally friendly farming practices and has achieved Leading Harvest certification. Their vertically integrated model and dedication to quality have garnered numerous international awards, solidifying their reputation as a producer of world-class extra virgin olive oil.

Job description

The Nutrition Lead is responsible for assisting Cobram Estate Olives Limited’s efforts to raise the awareness and understanding of the health benefits of premium extra virgin olive oil and the Cobram Estate USA brand amongst healthcare professionals. They will be responsible for developing and executing the education and communications strategy for healthcare professionals and other key health related stakeholders within the US. The Nutrition Lead will be required to execute the strategy through public relations and collaboration with key professional associations via conferences, webinars and partnerships. This position will be part-time (3 Days A Week)

 

MUST BE A REGISTERED DIETITIAN TO BE CONSIDERED. 

 

Responsibilities

Lead the Cobram Estate USA Health Professional Program for the company, including key activities and initiatives 
End-to-end execution and facilitation of all events and conferences Cobram Estate will partake in (both virtual webinars and face to face events) 
Provide health and nutrition education for health influencers for key PR activities such as harvest visits 
Responsible for building and maintaining a Healthcare Professional (HCP) databases and relevant communications 
Build relationships with health professionals and key partners across the USA to deliver collaborative outcomes 
Act as nutrition spokesperson and subject matter expert internally and externally for the brand
Resource development for both patients and health professionals
Keep up to date with scientific literature related to extra virgin olive oil and other olive products

 

Qualifications | Experience | Skills & Attributes

University degree in Science with Healthcare related major, ideally in Nutrition/Dietetics.
An energetic and passionate nutrition expert with strong inter-personable skills and a proven ability to engage and educate a wide range of stakeholders.
Possess existing strong relationships with key health and nutrition opinion leaders.
Possess exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
Possess a deep technical knowledge of nutrition and bio-sciences, together with the ability to interpret and comment on published scientific nutrition literature.
A proven self-starter who can own and drive various initiatives proactively.
A proven track record for delivering education programs to Healthcare Professionals or consumers
Strong cultural alignment with the Cobram Estate team and brand.
Ability to travel, including interstate to conferences, on a semi-regular basis 

 

Values

At CBO our core values are not intended to be feel-good catch phrases. All are of equal importance, together they are embedded in the character of our organisation and anyone who represents us. As an employee, it is expected that all decisions and behaviours align with the values: 

Honesty - Uphold honesty and integrity above all else. Always do what you say you are going to do and do what is right, no matter the circumstances. Ensure that the quality of our products are never compromised. 
Passion - Be passionate about what you do and genuinely care. We care and strive to be passionate about what we do, and we are committed in heart and mind.
Humility Lead by being humble and modest - We know how good you are, and we encourage all employees to be modest with their achievements. Humility also allows people to be open to the possibility of making a mistake.

 

Occupational Health and Safety

As a CBO team member, you will be required to present fit for work, to work in a safe manner and ensure that any people who report to you and/or you work with work safely. 

Cooperates with and is aware of all CBO Australia OHS policies & procedures along with any other legislative requirements
Identifies, assesses, prioritises and controls risks to health & safety of employees, contractors and visitors
Reports any hazardous conditions, near misses and injuries immediately to your supervisor/manager

 

Food Safety Culture

As a team member of CBO, it is your responsibility (along with everyone else’s) to think and act in a way that ensures there is aligned ownership for Food safety. All team members are responsible for building on this culture by taking ownership and pride in your work.

 

Quality Assurance

In the occasion(s) when key personnel responsible for designated role(s) is absent, an appropriately trained backup has been assigned to cover their nominated duties to ensure the integrity of our business - Please refer to the organisational chart.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

May 21, 2025