Flower Grower

Draca Farm Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Draca Farm Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Flower Grower to oversee flower and foliage production from planting to harvest for commercial supply. The role requires an AQF bachelor’s degree or higher in Horticulture, Agricultural Science, or related field, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Five years can substitute for the formal qualification. Expect hands-on leadership and compliance with safety standards.

Qualificações

• AQF bachelor's degree or higher in Horticulture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy or a closely related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in commercial flower growing is essential.
• Five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Sound knowledge of plant propagation, crop nutrition, irrigation, pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling.
• Ability to organise production activities, supervise staff and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and manage flower and foliage production schedules, considering seasons, crop cycles, orders, and demand.
• Select varieties, seeds, bulbs, seedlings and coordinate purchases of fertilisers and growing media.
• Organise soil prep, propagation, planting and transplanting to establish crops and meet targets.
• Develop irrigation and fertilisation programs using soil tests and crop inspections.
• Monitor growth and perform pruning, thinning, de-budding and related cultivation tasks to improve quality and yield.
• Identify and manage pests, weeds and diseases with safe chemical handling practices.
• Monitor environment controls (temperature, humidity, ventilation, light) to support healthy growth.
• Plan and supervise harvesting to meet customer specs.
• Coordinate grading, packaging, storage and dispatch to preserve freshness and meet delivery requirements.
• Maintain production records to improve future planning and performance.
• Coordinate with wholesalers/retailers to align with customer requirements and demand.
• Prepare production budgets and manage supplies to keep growing operations efficient.
• Train and supervise staff and contractors, allocating tasks and monitoring quality.
• Maintain growing structures, machinery, irrigation systems and storage facilities.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, biosecurity, environmental, and chemical-use requirements.

Formação

AQF bachelor's degree or higher in Horticulture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy or closely related field

Descrição da vaga

Draca Farm Pty Ltd

Flower Grower

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $85,000 per annum (Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.)

Draca Farm Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Flower Grower to oversee and carry out flower and foliage production, from planting and cultivation through to harvesting for commercial supply.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and manage flower and foliage production schedules, taking into account seasonal conditions, crop growth cycles, customer orders and market demand.
• Select suitable flower varieties, seeds, bulbs, seedlings and plant stock, and coordinate the purchase of fertilisers, growing media and other production supplies.
• Organise and undertake soil preparation, propagation, planting and transplanting to establish healthy crops and achieve production targets.
• Develop and implement irrigation and fertilisation programs, using soil testing, moisture monitoring and crop inspections to maintain suitable growing conditions.
• Monitor plant development and undertake pruning, thinning, de-budding and other cultivation activities to improve flower quality and crop yield.
• Identify and manage pests, weeds and plant diseases, applying appropriate treatments and preventative measures in accordance with safe chemical handling practices.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, ventilation and light conditions in protected growing areas and adjust controls to support healthy plant growth.
• Plan and supervise harvesting, ensuring flowers and foliage are collected at the appropriate stage of maturity to meet customer specifications.
• Coordinate grading, bunching, packaging, storage and dispatch to preserve product freshness, minimise damage and meet delivery requirements.
• Maintain production records, including planting dates, crop treatments, harvest volumes, quality results and wastage, and use these records to improve future production.
• Monitor customer requirements and seasonal demand, and coordinate supply arrangements with wholesalers, retailers and other buyers.
• Prepare production budgets, monitor expenditure and manage supplies to maintain efficient and commercially viable growing operations.
• Train and supervise farm staff and contractors, allocate daily tasks and monitor work quality and productivity.
• Coordinate the maintenance of growing structures, machinery, tools, irrigation systems and storage facilities.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, biosecurity, environmental and applicable chemical use requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant AQF bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Horticulture, Agricultural Science, Agronomy or a closely related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in commercial flower growing is essential.
• At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Sound knowledge of plant propagation, crop nutrition, irrigation, pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling.
• Ability to organise production activities, supervise staff and work independently.