Powerhouse Analst/Programmer Wanted

[Murray Scholz]

Powerhouse Programmer Opportunities - Australia
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I don't usually agree with the use of this list for advertising or for
'positions vacant' postings, so my apology comes right up front.  Use
your <DELETE> key here immediately if you are not interested.

We have the following full-time position advertised nationally next
week.  The position is based in Armidale NSW, Australia, a regional
University city (pop. approx 23,000), about mid-way between Sydney and
Brisbane, 2 hours inland from Coffs Harbour.

So, if you're looking for a change from the congestion of city traffic
etc., high cost of housing in Sydney, you're seeking a better quality of
life for yourself and family.... PLEASE READ ON.

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The Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) is a rapidly growing
company based on campus of the University of New England which markets
information systems to livestock industries on an international basis.

We have a new position to fill in a 17-person software team. 
Applicants should have some experience with PowerHouse in a VMS
environment (at least 2 years preferable).  Competence in PC languages
such as Delphi and Visual Basic would also be an advantage.

The assignment is to develop and support PowerHouse applications in the
short term and then participate in the development of a range of
decision making applications using leading-edge PC tools.  Opportunities
exist for overseas consulting experience.

ABRI Software
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The ABRI has developed a comprehensive package for handling the breeding
records of various species of livestock. It is called the International
Livestock Register (ILR). This operates at various levels * individual
herds, * national breed associations and international databases for
various
breeds. Data in compatible form is combined across various countries for
international genetic evaluations. 

ABRI has developed the back end of the ILR in PowerHouse for a VMS
environment. It is installed in Australia (where it holds over 90% of
the
market), New Zealand (where it runs the national beef system), Thailand
(the national system), Argentina, North America (where it is the market
leading product) and is about to be installed nationally in the
Philippines.
The Powerhouse back-end is interfaced with a powerful Delphi/SQL
browser-based
front-end, which provides remote users with the opportunity for on-line
input
of data, research of databases, marketing of genetics and so on. An
example of
this may be viewed at the Australian Angus Society web site
http://www.angusaustralia.com.au   and follow the links to "Database
Search
Facilities".

Positions
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ABRI is experiencing unprecedented demand for its products in North
America and
the Philippines. We seek to employ an additional programmer with
PowerHouse
experience in a VMS environment, to help service our increasing
portfolio of
development and support work across many countries.

Environment
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The ABRI has a total team of around 180 people. Seventy (70) of these
are
based in our head office in Armidale, NSW.
ABRI has purchased 2 hectares of land on the campus of the University of
New England. This is a pleasant park-like environment.  Armidale is a
vibrant cultural community with strengths in music, art, drama, sporting
facilities and bush walking opportunities in the many National Parks
nearby. The University makes Armidale a truly multicultural community.

Opportunities
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The ABRI team has increased from 37 to 180 in the last 7 years and in
1996 was the first winner of the Armidale Development Corporation's
Award for
outstanding contributions to the New England region.  The company offers
excellent opportunities for career development. To view a summary of
the company's achievements over 30 years, please enquire from
http://abri.une.edu.au and follow links to Press Releases.

Applications
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If you wish to be considered to join the ABRI team please send your
resume including details of two referees who may be contacted to:
Personnel Officer, ABRI, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351
Fax: (02) 6772 5376, Email:
jan.skuthorpe@abri.une.edu.au. Closing date September 7, 2000.

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If you are interested and would like to discuss the opportunities
further, please contact me direct via email.

Murray Scholz
Associate Director
Agricultural Business Research Institute
University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351 Australia
Phone (02) 6773 3127  (Int'l) 61 2 6773 3127
Fax   (02) 6772 5376  (Int'l) 61 2 6772 5376
Email murray.scholz@abri.une.edu.au 
Web  http://abri.une.edu.au 
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