Horticulture Grower

STAFF HARBOUR PTY LTD; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

STAFF HARBOUR PTY LTD in New South Wales seeks an experienced Horticulture Grower to support cultivation, production and marketing of crops. You will plan and coordinate crop production activities, maintain crop health and quality, and contribute to the farm's productivity.

The ideal candidate has an AQF Bachelor in Horticulture or Agriculture, 2-3 years of relevant experience (five years can substitute for qualifications), and proven ability to manage irrigation, crop nutrition, pest control

Qualifications

• AQF Bachelor Degree or higher in Horticulture, Agriculture or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant horticultural crop production experience.
• Five years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate crop production activities from soil preparation through harvest.
• Select seeds, seedlings and plant stock suitable for production requirements.
• Implement irrigation, fertilisation and crop nutrition programs to maintain optimal growing conditions.
• Monitor crop health and manage pest, weed and disease control.
• Organise harvesting, grading, packaging, storage and dispatch of produce.
• Coordinate the sale, purchase and distribution of horticultural products.
• Oversee general farming operations and manage biosecurity risks.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, farm equipment and other infrastructure.
• Maintain production records and monitor market activity to support crop planning.
• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation and operational cost management.
• Train, supervise and coordinate farm workers and contractors as required.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant agricultural regulations.

Skills

Crop production planning

Pest and disease control

Quality and compliance

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

AQF Bachelor Degree or higher in Horticulture or Agriculture

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

R Vashist & V Vishawjeet is seeking an experienced and motivated Horticulture Grower to support the cultivation, production and marketing of horticultural crops. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating crop production activities, maintaining crop health and quality standards, and contributing to the overall productivity and success of the farming operation. Job Responsibility Plan, organise and coordinate horticultural production activities to ensure the successful cultivation, harvesting and marketing of crops while maintaining quality, productivity and compliance standards.

Duties

• Plan and coordinate crop production activities from soil preparation through to harvest.


• Select seeds, seedlings and plant stock suitable for production requirements.


• Implement irrigation, fertilisation and crop nutrition programs to maintain optimal growing conditions.


• Monitor crop health and manage pest, weed and disease control activities.


• Organise harvesting, grading, packaging, storage and dispatch of produce.


• Coordinate the sale, purchase and distribution of horticultural products.


• Oversee general farming operations and manage biosecurity risks.


• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, farm equipment and other infrastructure.


• Maintain production records and monitor market activity to support crop planning.


• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation and operational cost management.


• Train, supervise and coordinate farm workers and contractors as required.


• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant agricultural regulations.

Qualifications

• AQF Bachelor Degree or higher qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture or a related field.


• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in horticultural crop production.


• At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.

Salary AUD $75,000 - $90,000 per annum plus Superannuation Working Conditions

• Full-time position.


• 38 hours per week.