Agriculture can seem an intimidating industry for anyone to enter, but Melissa Boulter is redefining what it means to work in ag. As Office Manager with Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR), Melissa heads the daily operations of the organisation’s office and service offerings to growers across the state. She says that not owning a farm herself is one point of difference between her and others in the industry, but she doesn’t consider it a disadvantage; it’s her passion for sugar cane, ensuring QCAR’s growers are adequately represented, that drives her to excel.
“I really love seeing the results from our growers from the start of their planting to the end product of the sugar being sold and all the processes in between,” she said.
Melissa transitioned from financial planning into a manager role with QCAR in February this year. The organisation’s constant evolution and collaboration with organisations like AgForce Cane Ltd saw her take on the role of Office Manager in July. Utilising her clerical skills and her passion for people, Melissa has become the backbone of the business, inspiring those around her while learning from and growing with the countless colleagues she considers to be her role models.
It's been a year of transformation, innovation and new beginnings for QCAR, from the collaboration with AgForce Cane Ltd to their recent rebrand from Burdekin Cane Agriculture Organisation, and Melissa has thrived in this time of growth. Being a part of such a momentous change fills her with great pride and satisfaction, knowing she’s contributing to such a seminal period for the organisation and the whole of the agriculture industry. She urges the young women of the Burdekin to consider a career in agriculture as she’s the proof that there is a role for everyone no matter your skillset or experience.
“Agriculture is the heart and soul of Australia and without it would be a very sad day,” she said. “Women feature in so many roles in agriculture from working on the farms, in the labs, mills, to Agri banking, the list is endless and sometimes women take a backseat instead of being recognised for their efforts. Agriculture has a wide variety of roles that anyone can do, and it is an extremely rewarding industry to be in.”
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