Assistant Grower: Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation (Hands-on)

PharmaCrop group; Yandina; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaCrop in Australia’s Queensland region seeks an Assistant Grower to join our medicinal cannabis cultivation team at our Yandina facility. Reporting to the Master Grower, this hands-on role supports day-to-day greenhouse cultivation, crop health, environmental monitoring and coordination of cultivation activities.

We require a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science, and a genuine interest in commercial greenhouse cultivation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related discipline.
• Interest in commercial greenhouse and medicinal cannabis cultivation.
• Ability to work in a hands-on greenhouse environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cultivation activities from propagation through harvest.
• Assist with planting, transplanting, irrigation, fertigation, pruning, plant training, trellising and defoliation.
• Monitor crop development, plant health and nutritional requirements.
• Identify and elevate pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and environmental issues.
• Monitor greenhouse temperature, humidity, lighting, airflow and irrigation systems.
• Support integrated pest management, crop hygiene and biosecurity practices.
• Assist with crop planning, plant counts and yield estimates.
• Help coordinate daily greenhouse activities and cultivation tasks.
• Maintain accurate cultivation, environmental and inventory records.
• Work in accordance with SOPs, quality requirements, workplace health and safety requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Master Grower and other operational teams to support crop quality and production objectives.

Skills

Plant biology

Record-keeping

Communication

Problem-solving

Physically active

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related discipline

Job description

PharmaCrop in Australia’s Queensland region seeks an Assistant Grower to join our medicinal cannabis cultivation team at our Yandina facility. Reporting to the Master Grower, this hands-on role supports day-to-day greenhouse cultivation, crop health, environmental monitoring and coordination of cultivation activities.

We require a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science, and a genuine interest in commercial greenhouse cultivation.